The New York Times came by LPR this past Monday to review the performance of organist Cameron Carpenter.
It was clear in Mr. Carpenter’s opening selection, a rhythmically supple account of Coltrane’s “Moment’s Notice,” that he had a feeling for this music. That should not be surprising: organists, unlike most classical instrumentalists, are schooled in improvisation, and Mr. Carpenter has an extroverted performing style well suited to the business of finding the possibilities in a chord progression or a melody.
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Please, please, PLEASE have Cameron Carpenter back at Le Poisson Rouge. It was probably the most phenomenal musical experience I've had in three years of regular attendance. I would bring a lot of people next time.
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