Tag Archives: jazz

Behind the sounds of ROY’S WORLD.

Posted on February 20, 2017 by robchristopher

Over the weekend I had the immense pleasure of working with a brilliant ensemble of musicians to lay down the score for Roy’s World. This is the first time I’ve ever been able to collaborate in this way: working with … Continue reading →

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Run through.

Posted on February 17, 2017 by robchristopher

A few shots from last night’s rehearsal. We head into the studio today!

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3 things about Charlotte Zwerin’s THELONIOUS MONK: STRAIGHT NO CHASER

Posted on February 11, 2017 by robchristopher

Thelonious Monk: Straight No Chaser [1988] 1. Turning around and around at the airport. 2. He admires the new pair of pants. “Those are some bad motherfuckers.” 3. Playing around with his handkerchief while he’s playing.

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Kenny Burrell cocktail.

Posted on January 17, 2017 by robchristopher

I’ve been entranced by the guitar stylings of Kenny Burrell at least as far back as the first time I heard his masterpiece Midnight Blue. So I offer up this libation in his honor. It spotlights (albeit subtly) Plantation’s newest … Continue reading →

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Update: the sounds of ROY’S WORLD.

Posted on December 30, 2016 by robchristopher

Jason Adasiewicz and I (but mostly Jason) have been hard at work on the soundtrack of my forthcoming documentary Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. And after a lot of wrangling on Jason’s part we’ve finally assembled the combo that will … Continue reading →

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Jason Adasiewicz and the sounds of ROY’S WORLD.

Posted on June 3, 2016 by robchristopher

I am thrilled to announce the collaboration of jazz musician and composer Jason Adasiewicz on the soundtrack of my forthcoming documentary Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. I’ve loved the sound of the vibraphone at least as far back as Twin … Continue reading →

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Winter Sequence.

Posted on December 21, 2015 by robchristopher

Every December I try to freshen up my holiday listening by adding some new music to the rotation. This year it’s a piece by Leonard Feather and Ralph Burns, “Winter Sequence, A Seasonal Suite for Rhythmic Reindeer.” Dating from 1954, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gary Keys’ MEMORIES OF DUKE

Posted on November 14, 2015 by robchristopher

Memories of Duke [1980] 1. He leaves the piano to groove to the band. 2. When he was with Chick Webb, Johnny Hodges’ nickname was Polly. 3. “Whether you were black, white, grizzled or gray, any musician would want to … Continue reading →

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3 things about Woody Allen’s SWEET AND LOWDOWN

Posted on May 24, 2014 by robchristopher

Sweet and Lowdown [1999] 1. A dapper Oriental gentleman wearing glasses and a mustache sits down next to him and sips from a flask. 2. Chili stains on the edges of his mouth. 3. “My father died.” “Again? How many … Continue reading →

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from a notebook

Posted on May 8, 2014 by robchristopher

“Jazz shouts its sorrows at us, and we don’t give a damn. That’s why it’s fine, real.” –Erik Satie

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