XTET Moments at Bombs Away

CORVALLIS -- the XTET, featuring John Bliss (Guitar), Rob Birdwell (Trumpet/Flugelhorn), Mike Rhodes (Bass), and The Viking (Drums), performed their Jazz originals and standards at Bombs Away Cafe Thursday, November 3, 2005. Jazz is about inventing on the spot, taking risks, making something new out of a tune that's been around a long time or a new one making a debut. Jazz is about spontaneity, musical exchanges, going for that idea - not quite getting it but turning it around into something better. You'll hear all of that and more in these audio clips of the XTET sound - enjoy these clips and come see the XTET live!

XTET at Bombs Away: "Down New Orleans Way"

All Blues (Davis)
Alone Together (Schwartz)
Chitlins Con Sucre (Bliss)
Down New Orleans Way (Birdwell)
In A Mellow Tone (Ellington)
Killer Joe (Golson)

If you've never been to Bombs Away Cafe, you're missing out! The food is great! The atmosphere is relaxing. It's always a great time at Bombs Away Cafe.

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Hill Top Big Band at Old World Deli

CORVALLIS -- The Hill Top Big Band performed two swingin' sets of Jazz at the Old World Deli on Friday, November 4, 7:30 - 9:30 PM.
The Hill Top Big Band, lead by Mike Huntington, performs throughout the area several times a year. Their repertoire draws from a vast collection of classic and modern Jazz tunes. You can hear the Hill Top Big Band every first Friday of the month at the Old World Deli from 7:30-9:30 PM until their Summer schedule kicks in, at which time they perform every Wednesday evening in Central park.

(Photo by "Little Dancer")

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