About This Event:
On Tuesday January 11, 2022 at 5 PM (NY time), I will join piano virtuoso Rossano Sportiello for the 61st episode of his live-stream "Live @ the Flat in Greenwich Village." Hang out with us on FB from Rossano's page or YouTube from his channel.
WHEN:
Tuesday, Jan 11, 2022
5pm-6pm ET
WHO:
Evan Christopher, clarinet
Rossano Sportiello, piano
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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.