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Bob Kindred: Live at Cafe Loup
by Donald Elfman
Classical clarinetist Richard Stoltzman once said, ...I wish I could play Mozart like Bob Kindred plays jazz, referring to his simplicity of tone, directness and emotional truth--all of which can be heard at the weekly brunch at New York's Café Loup which this engaging live disc documents. Kindred got his chops playing with organists Shirley Scott and Groove Holmes, and later in Woody Herman's big band. The brunch and the subsequent gig came about when café owner ...
read moreBob Kindred with Larry Willis: Gentle Giant of the Tenor Sax
by Dave Nathan
Bob Kindred traveled to the bucolic surroundings of Mapleshade's recording studio in rural Maryland to team with pianist Larry Willis for a session of more than 60 minutes' worth of gentle" but not outdated jazz performances. In some respects Kindred is a throwback to Ben Webster and the tender side of Stan Getz. His playing recalls that distinctive rasping timbre and excellent rhythmic momentum that characterized Webster, especially in his later years. But Kindred also shows that he is not ...
read moreThe Bob Kindred Trio feat. John Hart & Steve Laspina at Cafe Loup Every Sunday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
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All About Jazz
I wanted to let everyone know about an ongoing gig, it's a Sunday brunch in the village at Cafe Loup. Excellent food at a reasonable price, no cover, relaxed vibe, it's a great room. The music's not bad either. Here's the specs... Who: The Bob Kindred Trio Bob Kindred - saxophone John Hart - guitar Steve Laspina - bass When: Every Sunday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm Where: Cafe ...
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