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Mr Gone at The Falcon
Courtesy of Neil Alexander | Posted on January 5, 2017
Where
The Falcon
1348 Rte 9w
Marlboro, NY
Map
845-236-7970
When
Sun, January 15, 2017
7:00 pm
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Musicians
Neil "Nail" Alexander
keyboardsPeter Furlan
saxophone, tenorRatzo B. Harris
bassTerry Silverlight
drumsAbout
Featuring Neil Alexander/Keys, Peter Fulan/Saxes, Ratzo Harris/Bass, Terry Silverlight/Drums
From 1970 to 1987 the group Weather Report - possibly the greatest electric jazz group that ever was - toured nonstop and released a staggering 15 albums. With Miles Davis alums Wayne Shorter & Joe Zawinul at the helm and rhythm sections of world class musicians, this groundbreaking ensemble set new standards for composition and collective improvisation while thrilling international audiences. Mr GONE brings this incredible music back to life with passion and reverence.
Exploring the groove based music of early electric jazz (fusion) and focusing on the music of Weather Report and Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters & Mwandishi bands, Mr GONE references the origins of the jam band movement and connects the past with the future. Performing in concert venues, educational institutions & Festivals, this electric jazz ensemble opens a window on the historical significance and influence of this exciting music....