Actually, this is something of an "indirect" tribute to Dr. John because I've selected a couple of tracks to improvise over by two of Dr. John’s lesser-known, but really excellent, New Orleans counterparts; namely, (i) Johnny Adams and (ii) Jon Cleary.
(i) "Not Trustworthy (A Lyin’ Woman)" is a track from Johnny Adams 1988 album, Room With A View Of The Blues. (Dr. John is playing keys on here!)
- https://youtu.be/YkxmG0HCQSA
(ii) "Go Go Juice" is the title track from Jon Cleary's 2016 Grammy-award-winning album. (Dr. John was one of the musicians who inspired Jon Cleary to leave his native Britain and move to New Orleans in his teens and soon thereafte, found himself working with Dr. John...quite simply because Jon Cleary was that good!... :-)
- https://youtu.be/YZ1DnOuie_s
(2) ISAAC ET NORA - "VEINTE ANOS":
All I can really say is that you should have a listen to this! :-)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDEu39FLYpw&list=FLSsvgplG3bk7aaSB1WbafJA&index=2&t=0s
(3) SOME FORTHCOMING GIGS (SHORT):
...This gig listing is rather short!...
So if you need - or want - any flute or alto flute sounds (or even piccolo, if you must), then don't hesitate to drop me a line at extremeflute@look.ca or give me a shout at (416) 652-1541.
Finally, you can always find a current/updated gig listing at the following link:
- http://www.extremeflute.com/contact.html
(Please note that the following is in DESCENDING order.)
Sun., Nov. 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
House Concert
150 Winona Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
"The Silent Wish" with BERNIE SENENSKY & NEIL SWAINSON
Sat., Sept. 14, 2019, at 4:00 p.m.
Tom's Place - Kensington Market Jazz Festival
190 Bladwin St.
Toronto, Ontario
Part of the KMJF Solo Piano Series - Guesting with BERNIE SENENSKY
Mon., Aug. 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Camp Manitou
10 Camp Road
Parry Sound, Ontario
"The Rescue" - A Live Film/Concerto by ALVARO & BORIS COSTELLANOS
Sun., Jul. 14, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Anglican Church
1140 King St. W.
Hamilton, Ontario
Jazz Vespers with the JIM SANDILANDS Trio
Sat., June 29, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.
Array Music
155 Walnut Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
With with Alison Keery's COEXISDANCE (...including BILL GILLIAM!...)
Bill McBirnie - Extreme Flute
Phone: (416) 652-1541
Website: http://www.extremeflute.com
CDs & MP3s: https://store.cdbaby.com/all/extremefluteXIuaHRtbA==
