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On the road
again...
What a crazy month! Hope all is
well where you are. Things are finally beginning
to "settle down" here, as "normal" returns
(though, as I look out the window, the
snow is again falling, sometimes blowing
sideways). Perhaps I speak too soon, however, as
I'm preparing to leave (hopefully within the hour)
for my "driving tour" (see concert schedule
below). Welcome to new "subscribers". Hopefully
you will find something of interest here, in the
diversity of my musical activities. For everyone
else, welcome back! Here's what I'm attempting to
keep up with this month (among other
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| Joe's
Concert Schedule |
WEDNESDAY 2/17/10: 7pm
Joe
performs in concert at the Rivertown Presbyterian
Church, Hillsborough,
NCJoe presents improvisations on hymns,
classical themes, popular song, and demonstrations
of musical spontaneity, including his "A.D.D.
Improvisation".
SATURDAY 2/20/10: 7pm
Joe performs in concert at Seacrest
Presbyterian Church, Delray Beach Fla.
Joe presents improvisations on hymns,
classical themes, popular song, and demonstrations
of musical spontaneity, including his "A.D.D.
Improvisation".
SUNDAY 2/21/10: 6pm
Joe
performs in concert at the Lake Fort Worth Church
of the Nazarene, Fla.
Joe performs an
informal Sunday concert of familiar hymns and
songs, and piano improvisation.
SUNDAY 2/28/10: 10:30am
Joe performs in concert at the Denton (MD)
Church of the Nazarene
Joe
presents a Sunday worship concert of familiar
hymns and songs, and piano
improvisation.
SATURDAY 3/6/10: 8pm
Joe performs in concert at the
Prince Theatre, Chestertown MD
Joe presents improvisations on jazz
standards, classical themes, popular song, and
demonstrations of musical spontaneity, including
his "A.D.D. Improvisation". Joe will also perform
music from his groundbreaking CD: "Stories Without
Words"
"The joy when he plays is boundless and
infectious" - Jazz vocalist Felicia
Carter
Come, and share in the experience
SUNDAY 4/25/10:
5pm
Joe performs solo piano in the jazz vespers
service of the First Presbyterian Church, Pitman, NJ
Of the many Jazz
Vespers First Presbyterian Church has hosted over
the years, Joe was the first to present as a solo
artist (in 2007), and now, is delighted to return.
This environment is "safe", "friendly",
inspirational, and each jazz vespers service
supports a worthy charity. April's vespers will
support Rise Malawi. Come, for a unique
experience.
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WEDNESDAY 3/10/10 8pm:
Women
helping Women benefit concert, at the Prince
Theatre,
Chestertown, MD
Joe
is privileged to serve as musical
director/accompanist for the performance.
FRIDAY 3/12/10 -
8-11pm
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| From
the Mailbag/Comment Box |
"I gave my
brother-in-law your latest CD as a Christmas gift
. He meditates on a regular basis and I explained
to him how this was your form of meditation and
thought he might appreciate it. I ran in to him
today and he commented that the CD is just about
worn out. It caused him to put a sound system in
his study. He has had to rename a track or two to
suit his take on it, and understands how different
people's experiences would cause them to hear
something different in your music. I told him you
had several other CDs available, he reminded me
that his birthday was coming up. I guess the gift
was a success."
"I don't even know where to begin. Maybe
just, "How much fun must it be, to be Joe Holt?"
I'm overwhelmed, agonizingly envious, and thankful
for having discovered a master pianist. ...The
"happiness" with which you generate achingly
inventive, wonderful sounds from that instrument
is utterly compelling."
"Trio sounds great!!! Joe, you
always make it sound so easy."
"I've never written a comment on
your videos but I've always seen them. Fantastic
Joe, great harmony, solo improvisation and above a
walking bass that really jumping. A real pleasure
to listen, very joyful."
"For cryin' out
loud, Mr. Holt -- this is simply as nice as
anybody's ever gonna hear. Period; end of
story."
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| News |
New concert video:
From "Spontaneous Joy":
Central Baptist Church, Millville NJ,
1/23/10 watch now
Beth McDonald concert
rescheduled:
Beth's return to the Avalon
Theatre, in Easton MD (this time w/ Joe on piano)
"fell victim" to the "Blizzard of 2010". The new
date is May 15.
Joe's new Facebook fan
page:
Interact with Joe, and keep up with the
latest news
Become a fan
"Cheerful Little Earful" reviewed:
Danny Tobias' new CD release (Joe plays
piano) has received it's first review, in the New
Jersey Jazz Magazine. Short, but sweet.
New You Tube
Channel:
Joe's new 2010 video channel is
now open
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| Audio/Video
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Joe on You
Tube:
Selected concerts and events are
recorded, and individual selections posted on
YouTube as a "video diary". Joe's "video hub"
channel contains performance highlights from 2006
though the present. Joe's current channel (2010)
will archive videos from this year's recorded
events. Choose your "channel" by clicking the link
below.
Now beginning it's 5th
year, Joe's weekly (half hour) program is
your ticket to exclusive performances,
"behind the scenes" audio, and the latest
news. listen
now
Joe on CD:
Joe's label; "Joe Holt's
Notes" has now grown to 7 titles (not counting the
many recordings of others artists on which he
appears). These CDs continue to document the
creative path, and are available
online. order now
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| From the Journal |
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After some major
sidetracking from two big time snowstorms, leaving
nearly 5 feet of snow in a weeks time (a record by
far. This is eastern Maryland, not northern
Alaska, or some mountain ski resort), my gigging
life is returning to normal (even as I hold my
breath). My (newly formed) trio worked 3 nights
this past (Valentine's) weekend, at the Kitty
Knight House, and it was a great experience. We're
3 guys, each with strengths and weaknesses,
learning what works for us. My "suspicions" that
we could (first) find common ground in the "Erroll
Garner bag" were proved accurate in the 2 or so
hours we spent "getting acquainted", a few weeks
ago (click
here for video). This past weekend was
our next (and a significant) opportunity to
explore the boundaries of all this. What we are
all left with is the sense of a very "healthy"
situation, both musically, and personally. For all
of the dysfunctional (frankly) situations I've
found myself in (as a sideman) over the years,
this one (at the outset) stands in contrast. Gary
and Mike are good guys, good players, and good
friends. I'm looking forward to what the future
(or, as I am inclined to say, "providence"), has
in store. Speaking of the future, I leave in the
morning for my driving trip to Florida (2 concerts
in Fla, and one in NC on the way). As in the past
when on the road, I'll try to check in often
(daily if possible). Enjoying the new adventures.
posted
on 2/15, 2010
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Thanks for your continued
interest.
Let's keep in
touch!
Blessings and
awareness,
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