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Infinite Quintet
Infinite Quintet
concert tickets
USP Jazz Lounge
Date
Tue, 20th May 2008
Supplier
This item is supplied by Bohemia Ticket and is subject to their terms & conditions.
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The Infinite is one of Dave Douglas's more “mainstream” dates, in that it features standard quintet instrumentation—save for Uri Caine's sparkling, superbly played Fender Rhodes. Paradoxically, though, this is also a record that finds Douglas loudly declaring his love for some current pop music. It opens with a tender reading of Rufus Wainwright's ”Poses” and goes on to cover songs by Mary J. Blige (”Crazy Games”) and Bjork (”Unison”). Douglas also tips his hat to Radiohead's lead singer on the restless and rhythmically shrewd original “Yorke.” (Interesting to note that Radiohead has been using a bit of Fender Rhodes lately.) But ultimately, The Infinite is about burning quintet interplay through and through; Douglas is not necessarily trying to make a pop-meets-jazz point. The pop songs are in the band's book because their content is strong, firing Douglas' imagination as an arranger. And when Douglas gets through with them, they're a seamless aesthetic fit with the originals.
As it is with the best Prague jazz clubs, USP (U Stare Pani) Jazz Lounge occupies a charming cellar, hidden well away from street level.
USP Jazz Lounge is no dingy basement though. Entrance is via the lobby area of the U Staré Pani hotel. Descend the stairway, lit by small votive candles on both sides, and you enter a brightly decorated, renovated room, positively oozing with ambiance. Some of Prague's best local jazz acts are in residence here. However, the club is popular and can fill quickly, so arrive early to secure the best seats. In fact, chances are you'll end up sharing a table. Whether you’re looking for great jazz or just want to get together with friends for an evening out, the USP Jazz Club in Prague is a fine choice. There is also a small hotel above the club. Category: Live Music Opening hours: 7pm-1am daily Neighbourhood: Stare Mesto -- Old Town TravelNearest train: Staromestska/ Narodni trida |
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