Live Music Sunday At The Half King
Matt Munisteri presents:
BROCK MUMFORD
Sunday, April 3. 7:30 PM
Matt Munisteri – guitar & vocals
Will Holshouser – accordion
John Kellso – trumpet
Danton Boller – bass
THE BAND:
A bluegrass banjo player since the age of
nine, Matt Munisteri grew up devoted to a wide range of out-of-date,
out-of-place music. The music of The Beatles, Hoagy Carmichael, Randy
Newman, Cole Porter and The Band were as present in his house as his own
cherished Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley records. This might be the reason
for his unique synthesis of tradition and reach, which is evident in his
remarkable, homespun guitar technique, his “high lonesome” jazz singing, and
the easygoing whirlygig of language present in his lyrics. His on-stage
narratives and stories are laced with a relaxed, winking irreverence and sly
humor.
After a chance late night meeting on a subway platform, Matt began playing French musette and gypsy swing music with Will Holshouser some 6 years ago, and their unique duo sound served as a jumping off point for the band. Matt and Will performed their mix of originals, hot instrumentals and American standards regularly at Pete's Candy Store, and were soon able to recruit their friend, and musical uber-talent, Jon Kellso to the fold. The band's sound serves to make novice listeners ask, "What kind of music is this"? And the honest answer is: It's Jazz. But no one wants to hear an honest answer, and given some of what's been enacted in jazz's good name, that's probably all for the best.
The remarkable Danton Boller regularly
holds the bass chair, and BROCK is frequently, joyfully, augmented by the
talents of Jenny Scheinman on violin, and Quincy Davis on drums.
BROCK MUMFORD, the man, played with Buddy Bolden. BROCK MUMFORD, the man, was last seen in Paris in 1923.
ALL MUSIC, READING AND GALLERY EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
THE HALF KING IS LOCATED AT 505 WEST 23RD STREET,
LOCATED JUST WEST OF 10TH AVENUE, 212/462-4300.