Rob Thorsen invited me down for his CD release show last week. Anthology is a beautiful space for jazz, if a bit cavernous.



Left to right, Josh Nelson, Rob Thorsen, Gilbert Castellanos, Brian Levy, Duncan Moore.



Everyone sounded great, as usual. I'm pretty familiar with the CD so it was fun to hear the songs live.





I didn't know Brian Levy was playing until the start of the show. He and Gilbert can really lock in with each other during the ensemble sections.





This is a tough stage to shoot since I'm constantly dodging waiters, trying to grab what shots I can from the spaces between the monitors, and trying to stay out of the way of the seated diners right in front of the stage. The video screen acts as another member of the band, only one who's ten feet tall, gets into every shot, and is constantly changing.

It is fun to go for the screen shots.







Everyone was having a good time on stage, it did have the feel of a party, and not just a gig..





Great CD and great show!