Caught both sets. The early show was a little less focused and fiery. The drummer, Eric Gravatt, in particular, was a little out of sync. McCoy and Bartz were still terrific, it just wasn't spot on. They covered some ground, though..."Mellow Minor", "Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit", Ellington's "In a Mellow Tone", "Fly With the Wind" (joined by McCoy's big band tuba player Howard Johnson...), "Blues on the Corner", etc.
The late show got deep, though...As I sit here I am drawing a complete and total blank as to what they opened with...Was it a Coltrane number...? Damn...There goes that last brain cell...Anyway, when they launched into "Sama Layuca", everyone stepped it up. McCoy played a couple of out solos, the drums and bass took at least one or two solos each but Bartz...holy cow...all I can tell you is that he had something to say and he said it!
I will update this post if and as I come across reviews, photos or recordings...
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