Over the past year, I have had so many great musical experiences. Thinking about the upcoming year, I am making a few musical resolutions to help me get more active…on top of the usual do more exercise, get more sleep, and eat more vegetables…
- Hang at Sessions. Kansas City has a rich history of great sessions; I would like to take advantage of learning from the many great players in town. Here are three sessions I’d like to hang at more in 2019:
- Johnnie’s Jazz Bar (Mondays)
- The Phoenix (Tuesdays)
- Californos Westport (Wednesdays)
- Attend Live Shows. There is such a great scene of venues in Kansas City–from players I’ve talked to in other towns, we really have a great range of places for musicians to play. Here are three live show venues I’d like to attend to watch other groups more in 2019:
- Westport Coffee House
- Green Lady Lounge
- Parkway Social Kitchen
- Listen to New Records. It’s easy to get in the routine of listening to the same artists that you feel comfortable with. There is for sure a time to dig in and study the greats, but I would like to expand my appreciation, as well. Here are three new(ish) records of great modern players I’d like to listen to more:
- Seamus Blake, Super Conductor
- Noah Preminger, Genuinity
- Lucas Pino, That’s a Computer
Have a great 2019–Hope to see you soon! JG
Joel Gordon 