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12/18 Thursday
5:40 PM Kripalu Yoga
Kripalu Yoga uses classic asanas (poses), pranayama (breathwork), development of a quiet mind, and the practice of relaxation. What defines Kripalu Yoga is its emphasis: following the flow of prana (life-force energy), practicing compassionate self-acceptance, developing witness consciousness (observing the activity of the mind without judgment), and taking what is learned "off the mat" and into daily life.
7:00 PM LOWERCASE P
Avant-Dance-Jazz trio lowercase p was formed in 2005 when Phil Reese, Brandon Downs, and Gabriel Cruser were asked to play on Friday evenings at a small restaurant in Lowell, MA called the Mambo Grill. Having lived and played together for over six years with various bands spanning genres from rock to hip-hop, the trio thought this gig would be a chance to experiment with new sounds.
lowercase p emerged. Using songs as vehicles for experimentation and focusing on improvising, lowercase p spent a lot of time listening and reacting to each other. When it became clear that the trio had something special, they started composing songs that further developed their sound.
3 years later they have played on the other side of the world (the Spring Scream Festival in Taiwan) and all over greater New England while maintaining their original bi-weekly residency at the Mambo Grill. They just released their first album on Timetone Records and are already working on their second.
10:00 PM Gertz/Bergonzi/Kaufman
Bruce Gertz bass
Jerry Bergonzi sax
Bob Kaufman drums
These guys are playing at the highest level of jazz, interpreting the standards from a place of mastery and total understanding. Mixed in are some very interesting compositions from both Bruce and Jerry.
If you want to hear real Jazz, hear these guys!