Louis Armstrong tribute

On this day in 1928, Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five recorded the song West End Blues, a recording considered by many as a milestone in the history of the Jazz.  Armstrong's artistry has been an inspiration to so many great players throughout the years. His instrumental and vocal talents changed the way musicians think about Jazz in particular and popular musical performance in general. I'll be thinking of his West End Blues as I play tonight at the Portland City Grill.

Happy Memorial Day....at Ivories!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! A last minute addition to our calendar puts our trio back at Ivories tomorrow evening (Sunday) at 6:00 p.m. If you are in town, come on over for a nice evening of jazz. I will be joined by Dylan Sundstrom and Mike Snyder. It's going to be a good, good night. Cover is $8 to pay the pipers.