The Christian McBride Quartet raised the roof at the Village Vanguard with a fiery set. McBride shared that the group had only played together for one night so far, and then announced they would “hack” their way through Coltrane’s “Moment’s Notice.” Hack? Blaze!

I’ve seen Mike Stern (guitar) many times and he was in the finest form I can remember. Tivon Pennicott had marked intensity and sax. And although we could not easily see him from where we sat, Marcus Gilmore was strong.

<# Sign listing the names of the musicians #>

Earlier in the evening, the Gates Foundation took a group of 200 of us to Ellis Island for dinner, which was also a treat. By ferry, we travelled past the Statue of Liberty for a perfect night view.

It was an “only in NY” night.

<# selfie in front of the Village Vanguard sign #>

Details
Location: Village Vanguard
Date: December 4, 2024
Attending: Jeremy, Phil, Kirk