Photos: Last Saturday at Octavia

First of all, thanks to everyone who came out last weekend to the Octavia Lounge. We had a great time playing and the room was perfect——intimate without being cramped. (And I hear the food was good, too.)

In addition to playing tunes from our CD, we premiered a couple of new compositions ("Disinvited" and "Contextualizin'"), and revisited some Thelonious Monk gems ("Ask Me Now" and the thorny "Four in One")——but I think the audience would agree that the highlight of the evening was Evan's blazing solo on "Chick's Tune" (by Chick Corea, naturally). Unfortunately the performance wasn't recorded, but hopefully we'll play there again and I can plan ahead to do some self-bootlegging.

The excellent photographer, writer and occasional pastry chef James Knox was also in attendance, camera in hand. Here are a few highlights:

Me and Dad and the sandwich board ("Chef's Cheesesteak"!)

It was especially good to hear Adam on a real piano.

Fred and Jon layin' it down.

Me and Evan trying to read and swing at the same time.

The entire set of 52 (!) photos can be viewed here. (If you like what you see, be sure and drop some compliments in James's comment box.)

We hope to have some more gig announcements for you soon. I'll also be posting some "recommended listening" notes on albums I've recently been wearing out. In the meantime, enjoy your summers and stay cool. (I mean that literally. Not "cool" like Snoopy when he puts on his sunglasses and listens to jazz. Although if you want to put on sunglasses and listen to jazz, don't let me stop you.)