TICKET LINK | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/corky-siegel-ernie-watts-kaylan-pathak-tickets-1965404843795?aff=oddtdtcreator https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4qbznf0nedmami1tbzqum/Ernie-Corky-Kalyan-AD-9-16.mov?rlkey=q5aijrmy35s1kd73bp43j9iah&e=1&dl=0 Jazz, Blues & Indian Music Masters - Corky Siegel, Ernie Watts & Kalyan Pathak Sagacious songs and instrumentals by Corky Siegel, the trail blazing legend of Siegel-Schwall, Symphonic Blues and Chamber Blues is joined at the very hip by the Grand Wazoo himself, Ernie Watts (from the Rolling Stones to Frank Zappa), 2x Grammy winning iconic jazz saxophonist. CORKY SIEGEL: "A piano and harmonica virtuoso of remarkable invention and wit." BILLBOARD MAGAZINE. ERNIE WATTS: "He breathes fire, can cool with ice, whip up a storm, and shape his sax sound in ways otherworldly. This is a powerful, yet sensitive, technically Herculean, yet human, complex yet elegantly beautiful player - no, a marvel."- ALL ABOUT JAZZ Corky Siegel is known as one of the world’s great blues harmonica and keyboard players. Corky has a pivotal influence in modern music. He has close associations with the blues masters in the earlier days of Chicago blues through his Siegel-Schwall Band. Furthermore, he has achieved a surprising level of success in bringing together blues and classical audiences. For all these reasons Downbeat Magazine calls him a “national treasure.” Ernie Watts is a two-time Grammy winning saxophonist. Watts played in the Tonight Show band with Doc Severinsen for Johnny Carson for twenty years. He toured with the Rolling Stones, Charlie Haden, Buddy Rich and Pat Metheny. He has recorded with Marvin Gaye, Dizzy Gillespie, Paul McCartney, Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, Frank Zappa and others. Watts has been featured on over 1500 recordings, always exhibiting his unforgettable gift for improvisation. Jazz icon Ernie Watts and blues harmonica ace Corky Siegel first met in Mumbai. They were each invited by the distinguished violin virtuoso, Dr. L. Subramaniam to perform in his Global Fusion project. They have been best friends from the moment they met. Further, they continue to collaborate in celebrated performances and on acclaimed recording projects. The evening will be a display of musical fireworks from these iconic masters, filled with remarkable stories and humor. In Corky’s words: “Innocent victims of incredible good fortune." In Ernie's words; "We will change the makeup of your chromosomes.” But wait! Dynamic Indian tabla crackerjack, Kalyan Pathak will be joining in on the musical adventure. "Fleet finger virtuosity" - CHICAGO TRIBUNE - Howard Reich. Recently played all the symphonic percussion instruments as well as being a prominent tabla solo feature on Corky Siegel's Symphonic Blues No. 6 composition and recording. "A masterpiece of stunning proportions." GOLDMINE (Mike Greenblatt)
