Hi Everyone!
On 8/12/2022 I played with my band at Jazz Central Studios. There are audio and video recordings that can be found at the locations below:
Video: Please visit my YouTube Channel. The entire show can be watched or listened to by going to the playlist "Iron Chops Live at Jazz Central Studios 8 12 2022".
YouTube Channel Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1txUi055fOM&list=PLeabajlF1ZHw5-gmGMslUOl-SO9JDevcx
Audio: Please visit my website. The audio can be streamed or downloaded for free. You will need to scroll down to "Album 6: Iron Chops Live at Jazz Central Studios 4, Geoff LeCrone & Jon “Woody” Wood"
Audio Streaming & Download: http://www.jonwoodguitarist.com/albums-and-band
Below is the promo material for the gig:
Geoff LeCrone and Jon "Woody" Wood are both alumni of the University of St. Thomas (UST) in St. Paul MN. They both studied under recently retired jazz instructor Joan Griffith who around the same time also taught local guitarists David Feily (another UST alumni) and local flamenco/jazz guitarist Ben Abrahamson. All four guitarists also played in the Minnesota Jazz Guitar Summit in 2015 at Jazz Central Studios along with Joan and several other local guitar greats.
Geoff and John will be playing a mix of material including Horace Silver, Tad Dameron, Tito Puente, and McCoy Tyner. In addition to the broader jazz tradition tribute will be paid to some of the guitar greats including Barney Kessel, George Benson, Django Reinhardt, Kenny Burrell, Charlie Byrd, Fareed Haque, and Rodney Jones.
Finally, I would like to dedicate this performance to Joan and her teaching; and also plug Chris Kachian. One of the benefits of aging is that it bestows an appreciation and thankfulness for what your upbringing gave to you. St. Thomas was a wonderful experience. Joan is why I play classical guitar, nylon jazz guitar, bossa nova, and upright bass. To Kachian, I am thankful for a good drinking buddy. Thanks.
Please join us as we get a chance to spend some time with old friends in the continuation of a great American musical tradition.
Band:
Geoff LeCrone: guitar.
Jon Wood: guitar.
Joe Mayo: tenor and soprano saxophone and flute.
Lasse Corson: piano.
Matt Peterson: bass.
Mac Santiago: percussion.