IRT Magazine

Both Jamie and Michael have been playing around New York for years. I was lucky enough to catch their gig at Rockwood last week.

First up was Jamie who sounds like Nora Jones through a slightly experimental jazz filter. She sang most of the songs with a smile on her face and chatted with the crowd. It was obvious she was having a good time. I just wish she would have played her version of Rainbow Connection.

Next up was Michael who has played trumpet for a wide variety of artists including

Steely Dan and De La Soul. His solo material reminds of Jeff Buckley with non linear guitar playing and falsetto singing. He beefs up his sound with the use of everything from toy megaphones to toy pianos. One lucky audience member even got to come up on stage and play tambourine. Poor girl couldn’t keep rhythm if her life depended on it, but that didn’t stop the band from playing a challenging and heartfelt show.

- Brad Filicky

Last Modified : March 26th, 2007
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