So, we went to dinner at the new incarnation of Bistro 135 in East Rochester on Saturday night. We went, mainly, because Sonic Duality was playing. And these young guys (and girl) can play. Unfortunately, we came and left at times that the band was playing, and I couldn't talk to any of them. Perhaps Ben Britton can fill me in on the names of the other players.
Sonic Duality is comprised of Eastman students, I believe, and it shows in their level of musicianship. They are not a "pick-up" band; you can tell they have worked out all the tunes. They've rehearsed. What a concept! Their music is original and innovative. It might not be "dinner music" as much as it is "jazz club music." They deserve an audience that is there to listen to original jazz.
This was not the case at Bistro 135. People were eating and talking and there were three "charming" children running around the tables and squealing with joy at the freedom they had to annoy all of us trying to have a nice, quiet dinner and listen to some jazz.
I would enjoy seeing Ben's group at a place like Riff's (which I do believe has disappeared) or the Clarissa Room--is that back, yet--without the talkers, without the waiters bustling about, without the screaming, running children. And if you like cutting-edge jazz that's not too "out there," then you should find out where Sonic Duality is playing next, and go see them.
And hope that those three children are home in bed.
yours in music,
Tracy
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