Yoko Noge and the Jazz Me Blues Band
Saw them at Hothouse in Chicago lat night- met John Watson, who played trombone as a member of the Count Basie Orchestra- he said they played the last show at the Tropicana Club in Las Vegas, at the end of the Strip.
There were about 30 people at the show, the band did 2 sets and were breaking and preparing a third though we didn't stick it out- tired and have to get up early for work.
What was most fascinating was that the diminutive Yoko Nuge (from Osaka), can really belt out some numbers! She had a very strong voice, and she tinkled the ivories like an old pro. The band was tight, and after each player did his solo, Yoko would murmur their name in her microphone, to scattered applause.
The Hothouse is a really cool place- very laidback, with lots of artwork on the walls and comfortable booths across and on either side of the stage.
The only tough thing was having to water the plants outside when I got home(TIRED)!
There were about 30 people at the show, the band did 2 sets and were breaking and preparing a third though we didn't stick it out- tired and have to get up early for work.
What was most fascinating was that the diminutive Yoko Nuge (from Osaka), can really belt out some numbers! She had a very strong voice, and she tinkled the ivories like an old pro. The band was tight, and after each player did his solo, Yoko would murmur their name in her microphone, to scattered applause.
The Hothouse is a really cool place- very laidback, with lots of artwork on the walls and comfortable booths across and on either side of the stage.
The only tough thing was having to water the plants outside when I got home(TIRED)!
posted by CW at 7:26 AM
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Yoko da bomb!
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