Pianist George Cables has an intensely rhythmic style and always comes out swinging. He first became famous as a sideman in the 1970s, playing with such luminaries as Art Blakey and Dexter Gordon.
Some of Cables’ best work in those years came as a sideman with saxophonist Art Pepper. It seems that Cables’ was fond of Pepper. “Art Pepper was a bit eccentric,” says Cables. “He was a great alto player and very warm.”
This music is from local jazz artist Jacqui Naylor. Her new documentary “Lucky Girl – A Portrait of Jacqui Naylor” chronicles her two year journey recording her latest album, also titled Lucky Girl. You can catch the screening, plus a live performance, this Saturday, June 16th, at the Florence Gould Hall at the Palace of the Legion of Honor.
Today we are featuring Burnt Ones. This San Francisco group channels glam rockers, with a nod to the girl groups of the Sixties. They’re performing on Saturday, June 16th at the Brick & Mortar Music Hall in the City. The music should start around 8pm.
