carnegie hall

Last night I got to play Carnegie Hall! Was it with one of the world’s great orchestras, or even our wonderful Oregon Symphony? No – it was with Portland’s own sensational band Pink Martini. There were over 20 of us on stage for the (long) evening, and we all received a hero’s welcome to the Big Apple’s greatest stage. It was, quite simply, a love fest. There was, in the words of trombonist Robert Taylor, a literal “roar” that came off the stage as we concluded the set with the band’s signature encore “Brazil”. Truly a night to remember!

It’s a shame that no cameras were allowed on the stage level – the only photos that I was able to take were from the green room area (and I’ll post some upon my return). But it was great to see some of the historic photos featuring some of the great classical, jazz and popular performers that have graced the stage in its 150 year history – including portraits of some 20 orchestras that come here regularly.

More later…