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| Port drummer Phil McGowan, swinging again. Courtesy photo |
They say that when the Big
Guy closes a door, he opens a window – or something like that. And that
certainly seems to what’s going on with jazz in Newburyport.
Just a couple of weeks
ago, we were saddened to hear that the Wednesday night jazz sessions at Ten
Center hit a sour note, that they were history. Then, just a couple of week
later, we find out that Phil McGowan, who organized the event, lining up some
of the area’s hottest players for his midweek rambles, had landed on his music
feet on the other side of Market Square, at Andiamo's, 24 Winter
St. Local jazz will still swing, maybe, on a different day. Thursday. If folks make it clear this is something they want. That is to say,
if they get their seats into the seats.
“We have the opportunity
to have a fresh start at an exciting new venue in Newburyport,” says McGowan.
“We have one night to debut at our new home, so we'll need you to come out and
support this if it is going to be successful. Please mark the date down in you
calendars.”
The line-up for the first
session, which takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 16, will be Mike Mele on
guitar, Dave Landoni on bass and McGowan on drums. Mele, of course, is best
known for his work with the Ken Clark Organ Trio, but has a big rep, known throughout the Boston area as a go-to
guitarist for straight-ahead jazz and blues, but this will be a night to
feature him. Landoni is known for his work with the
legendary Herb Pomeroy. McGowan, of course, leads his own trio.
“ I am so excited
that Andiamo would be willing to become our new home for Jazz Night,” the
drummer says. “Whether you like to listen, eat and drink at a table by the
band, or sit at the bar and listen from there, the room is great for live
music.”
For more information,
check out the venue at andiamo-restaurant.com.
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