Earlier this year, April I think, I went to Sambuca Jazz Cafe' for the second time.
I love live music and live jazz after a long day/week, is just what the doctor ordered.
On this particular evening, trumpet player Joey Summerville was the opening act.
Very nice and smooth.
Then came Ken Ford.
Ken Ford is an amazing electric violinist. Trained in classical music, he held the prestigious title of Concert Master for the African American Philharmonic Orchestra.
In the mid 90's, he took a leap of faith from his background as an IT Programmer, to pursue his music.
He had already begun to wow audiences with his interpretation of jazz and R&B tunes.
With three solo releases, and an electrifying stage presence, he has become a heavily requested name at many of the jazz music festivals nationwide.
Another genre-bending violinist is David Garrett.
Garrett was born in Germany to an American mother and a German father.
Like Ford, Garrett began to play at a very early age.
At age 17, he had a gig with the Munich Philharminc Orchestra in Delhi and Mumbai marking the 50th anniversary of India's independance.
After graduating from the Julliard School in New York, he was struck with a desire to arouse young people's interest in classical music.
On his past CD's, he incorporated a mix of classical with popular songs, including some of his original material.
His latest release, "Rock Symphonies", is similar in that vein, borrowing tracks from Guns 'n Roses, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, as well as this track from Nirvana.
And, yes, ladies. He supplemented his income during his Julliard days with some modeling work.
I've got to go now. I'm feeling hair envy.
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