Megan says that I report every gig as the "best eva". I don't think I do, quite, but this one really was. Maybe it was getting up again on stage. With Covid, it's relatively rare for all players. This was only my third jazz gig since March. But it all just seemed to gel. Sometime it does. I remember reading Leonard Cohen's novel decades back and he said that about performing. I have always thought it's not particularly professional - we should we able to play decently whenever called - but there's some truth in it. Sometimes your hands are just not in, or it's cold or the sound doesn't work, and that's particularly an issue with double bass. But last night I could hear myself so well with my mammoth, heavy Eden amp, relax into the tone and the tunes and interactions with James and Dave. So I was enjoying it, my hands were supple and quick, and I found it a great night. But then last time on this stage in a duo with James was good too. Was that the best eva? Well, it's difficult to say...
Tilt Trio comprises James Woodman (piano), Dave McDade (drums) and Eric Pozza (bass). They played at Molly.
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