Hung out in the WRTI studio with Mandrill on Friday night, and Lou Wilson and his son the One Sun Lion Ra performed with DJ Tiny Tim - caught the epic on videotape, but there were at least three other cameras rolling as well, so you'll probably see it on youtube before you see it on Philly Jazz...Some great moments and history of Mandrill, all around amazing human beings and hyper-positive vibes.
They hooked me with a ticket and backstage pass to the Mann show Saturday...
Sat. the fam hit Cece's b-day party in Franklin Square Park, rode the carousel and swings, had pizza and cake, then went for a dip with Aine and John, along with Vino and the Drakes, great cool off after such a swelterer, and Harry was loving life as a fish.
Headed to the Mann around 9, no traffic and a great parking spot, but missed openers WAR. Got my seat about 20 rows back in the center, then hung with J. Mike backstage and met some other WRTI types as well as a couple dudes from Reel Black who were filming the show. Mandrill was killing it live - House of Wood and all their funk-bomb hits, plus a guest appearance from the young Ra with a couple of conscious rap tunes. Powerful show, honored to be invited and feeling a little special at being included in the circle.
Sunday AM was family time, and then Sherry Wilson Butler came over for an interview - she was on point and spoke at length and ease about her experience as a woman and singer in the jazz scene - quite a bit different from being a man and instrumentalist. She spontaneously sang a line from Afro Blue and I nearly fell over! Nothing like a private one-on-one concert.
Dan and I finally painted the west side of the house today and will finish up tomorrow. Have to check in with a possible bio. subject in the AM - her daughter and family are hiring me but Great Grandma is not having it. I need to finesse my way into her heart I guess...
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