About This Event:
Gregory Agid and Evan Christopher share the stage for a celebration of the clarinet in New Orleans, past, present and future. Jazz and Heritage Foundation hosts "From Bechet to Batiste" as part of their free concert series.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 4, 2019 @9:30pm
WHERE:
George and Joyce Wein
Jazz & Heritage Center
1225 N. Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
WHO:
Evan Christopher, clarinet
Gregory Agid, clarinet
Paul Longstreth, piano
Kerry Lewis, bass
Joe Dyson, drums
Map:
TICKET INFO:
This Event is Free. Doors at 9pm
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Yes!! This Tuesday evening, my one-year ban from Mona's Bar N.Y.C. ends and I will perform in Dennis Lichtman’s absence! No, it was never proven that the clarinet-coup last November was “planned” by me (it was *not*!), but witness accounts and cellphone video evidence showed that I instigated and incited a takeover by no less than seven additional clarinetists (six pictured here). ![]()
Related charges included weaponization of the altissimo register, gratuitous use of Eb7, nearly a full octave above where the clarinet can or should be played safely (think 90s Mariah Carey… not good), discrimination against saxophonists in attendance, and aggressive use of background riffs to harass players into taking longer solos. ![]()
It has been a long year, I have learned from my mistakes and I promise to try to be on my best behavior. I thank the musicians in advance for giving me another chance.