BERT WILSON (October 15, 1939 – June 6, 2013)
Race Brook Lodge welcomes Bob Meyer and his Circular Quartet in a musical tribute to Bert Wilson
Bert Wilson was born in 1939. At 4 he developed polio which nearly killed him. Taking up the clarinet saved his life by helping develop his lungs. Since then his 73 years were all about creative music both as multi reed player (soprano, alto, tenor, clarinet and bass clarinet) and composer. His book is a challenging rich tapestry of creative writing in the deepest of jazz traditions. Within the post-bop jazz world he is revered by many of best in the business. Bert passed away in 2013.
Wilson's singular sound will be shared by legendary drummer Bob Meyer who played with Wilson for several years in his later career. Bob is honored to carry on Wilson's legacy and joined by three partners in his Circular Jazz Quartet. Steve Frieder on soprano, alto and tenor saxes, Luke Franco on guitar and Bryan Copeland on bass violin. Meyer, who arranged the music, will be on drums.
Bob Meyer performed drums on Joe Lovano’s Blue Note release and group, Viva Caruso. Other collaborators include John Abercrombie, Ed Schuller, Ken Werner, Nina Sheldon, Judi Silvano, Perry Robinson, Glenn Moore, Cameron Brown, Andy Statman, Sheila Jordan, Ray Nance, Art Davis, Jaki Byard, Paul McCanless, Julian Priester, Gary Peacock, Peggy Stern, Bert Wilson, Diane Schurr, Stanley Cowell, Mal Waldron, David Friesen, Jim Pepper, among many others.
friday, december 8th
DINNER RESERVATIONS AT THE STAGECOACH TAVERN
Doors open at 7pm, event begins at 8pm
On the Pine Grove Porch at Race Brook Lodge
864 South Undermountain road ( AKA Rt 41 ) Sheffield, MAAdvance Tickets
$20
Race Brook Lodge is a hidden gem in The Berkshires, at the foot of Mt. Race and a short hike from the Appalachian trail. The yoga & event barn at Race Brook is simultaneously rustic and sublime, steeped in hundreds of years of New England history. The Stagecoach Tavern is unpretentious fine dining, exquisite farm-to-table cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Much of the food is sourced from Race Farm, right on the property!
