art credit: El Rey - based on a photo by David Meiland
RADIO INTERVIEW - Friday, Sept. 28 - 1 PM to 2 PM - KCSM - FM 91.1 FM
NEW CD!
Our second CD, titled "more,
" has just arrived. You will be able to get it at all the
same locations as the first CD. The new CD has gotten repeated airplay on
KCSM 91.1
FM and KRKD 103.3 FM.
Meatspace Purchases
You can also buy the CD at Groove
Yard, 5555 Claremont Avenue Oakland, CA 94618, and at Down Home
Music, 10341 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA. Go to my CD page for
more info.
Downloads
You can download the Kurt Ribak Trio
recordings at iTunes
and emusic.com,
as well as elsewhere. We've been getting some attention at emusic - the
recording is rated four out of five stars. You can do a trial
membership for cheap, and recordings are way cheaper to download at
emusic than with iTunes.
The new recording is in the
process of being made available for sale at iTunes, emusic, and
elsewhere.
Live downloads
You can go to BayTaper.com
or http://mefeedia.com/feeds/21779/
to download our July 2, 2006 show at the Fillmore Jazz Festival. There
are also some excellent photos there. The show
is rated five stars out of five.
PRIMA GIG GETS
PRESS
We continue to play every Friday at
Prima. A review of the Friday night bar scene appeared in the Feb. 8,
2007 edition of the Contra Costa Times, in which the Kurt
Ribak Trio is described as "delicious."
on to the gigs!
Monday, October
22, 7 PM to 9 PM
Kurt Ribak duo - original jazz
Le Bateau Ivre
http://www.lebateauivre.net
review
2629 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 849-1100
Keyboardist Greg Sankovich and I will be playing at the this venerable French cafe. It is a few blocks south of the UC Campus, on Telegraph near Parker.
Thursday, Oct. 25, 8:00 PM
to 11:30
PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - original
jazz
Pres a Vi
http://www.presavi.com/
1 Letterman Drive, Bldg. D
The Presidio
San Francisco, CA
All ages
Pres a Vi is a huge new restaurant in the Letterman Digital Arts Center, operated by George Lucas. We will be playing Thursdays for some time to come. The executive chef is Kelly Degala and the food is from around the world. Gerardo Acevedo-Vanni, the General Manager, just arrived here after working as the GM of Prima. Gerardo is a great guy and has done a wonderful job of pulling the place together. The food is small plates from around the world. The menu changes regularly and includes some really outstanding dishes. This is one of the places I play where I also go and spend my own money.
We play in the bar area, which has a great view of the Presidio, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Golden Gate. As at Prima,to best hear the band have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar.
Greg Sankovich will be on keyboards, with Matt Wilis on drums.
Two reviews by The San Francisco Chronicle's Michael Bauer -here and here.
Friday, October
26, 8:00 to 11:00 PM - and every Friday
Kurt Ribak Trio - original
jazz -
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA
Every Friday, 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
All ages
Tip - to best hear the
band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in
the bar.
Matt Willis is on drums, with Robin Lewis on guitar.
Check out the article on Prima Owner and executive chef Peter
Chastain in the Contra Costa Times.
CD Release Party!
Sunday, Oct. 28 - 3 PM to 6 PMSunday,
October 28, 7 PM to 10:30 PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original Jazz
The Riptide
http://www.riptidesf.com
3639 Taraval @ 47th Ave.
San Francisco, CA
No Cover
Yes, after playing at Armando's we will be heading out to the edge of the Pacific Ocean to play a gig at The Riptide.
This is a way cool bar in the outer Sunset - in fact, it's almost at the Pacific Ocean. It's a great dive bar co-owned by Les James, the drummer for one of my favorite country bands, Red Meat and for Plain High Drifters. There is a strong hipster element, despite the location. The band will be Greg Sankovich on piano and Randy Odell on drums, who will be playing there the previous Sunday with The Cottontails. We're looking forward to the gig. They have good cheap drinks, folks are friendly, it's an easy place to hang out - how can you lose?
Wednesday, October 31, 6:00 to 9:00 PM - and
the last Wednesday of every month
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original
jazz
Cato's Ale House
http://www.mrcato.com/
3891 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, CA
510-655-3349
all ages, no cover
We play the last Wednesday of every month. Cato's is a beer and wine place with a lot of good bar grub as well. Their beer selection is excellent, and you can bring your kids if you wish. Hal Richards will be on woodwinds, with Dave Casini on vibes.
Thursday, Nov. 1,
8:00 PM to 11:30PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - original
jazz
Pres a Vi
http://www.presavi.com/
1 Letterman Drive, Bldg. D
The Presidio
San Francisco, CA
All ages
Pres a Vi is a huge new restaurant in the Letterman Digital Arts Center, operated by George Lucas. We will be playing Thursdays for some time to come. The executive chef is Kelly Degala and the food is from around the world. Gerardo Acevedo-Vanni, the General Manager, just arrived here after working as the GM of Prima. Gerardo is a great guy and has done a wonderful job of pulling the place together. The food is small plates from around the world. The menu changes regularly and includes some really outstanding dishes. This is one of the places I play where I also go and spend my own money.
We play in the bar area, which has a great view of the Presidio, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Golden Gate. As at Prima, to best hear the band have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar.
Greg Sankovich will be on keyboards, with Rob Hart on drums.
Two reviews by The San Francisco Chronicle's Michael Bauer -here and here.
NOTE: Pres a Vi will be changing its music schedule. After November 8 we will only be appearing at Pres a Vi on the first Thursday of each month. If you come to hear, please let management know - also if you come before 9:30 reservations can really help - request tables by the band.Friday, November
2, 8:00 to 11:00 PM - and every Friday
Kurt Ribak Trio - original
jazz -
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA
Every Friday, 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
All ages
Sunday, November
4, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - and the first Sunday of every month
Kurt Ribak Trio -
Original jazz
Chaya Brasserie
http://www.thechaya.com/
location
& info
132 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 777-8688
Chaya is known for its "Japanese-inspired French cuisine." The food and service are outstanding, they have some very nice wines, and they have some great views of the Bay Bridge. Greg Sankovich will be on keyboards, with Rob Hart on drums.
They also have a specially
priced menu at the bar while we are playing, so you can drink and dine
on a smaller budget than Chaya normally requires. I've had
friends comment that the happy hour arrangement is one of the best
values in the city. Beware, though - you sit in the dining
room area, it's a lot more expensive!
This gig is very accessible by public transit. It is near the F Market streetcar line (It's a block and a half away from Market) and the Embarcadero BART station. It is also very close to the Ferry Building. The ferry can be a wonderful way to get to and from San Francisco. I strongly encourage people to use any of these means for getting to the gig. For those of you in the East Bay, this is a very easy gig to get to by public transit. Besides, this way you don't need to worry so much about having a few drinkies!
Thursday, Nov. 8,
8:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - original
jazz
Pres a Vi
http://www.presavi.com/
1 Letterman Drive, Bldg. D
The Presidio
San Francisco, CA
All ages
Pres a Vi is a huge new restaurant in the Letterman Digital Arts Center, operated by George Lucas. We are playing there every Thursday. The executive chef is Kelly Degala and the food is from around the world. Gerardo Acevedo-Vanni, the General Manager, just arrived here after working as the GM of Prima. Gerardo is a great guy and has done a wonderful job of pulling the place together. The food is small plates from around the world. The menu changes regularly and includes some really outstanding dishes. This is one of the places I play where I also go and spend my own money.
We play in the bar area, which has a great view of the Presidio, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Golden Gate. As at Prima, to best hear the band have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar.
Greg Sankovich will be on keyboards, with Rob Hart on drums.
Two reviews by The San Francisco Chronicle's Michael Bauer -here and here.
NOTE: Pres a Vi will be changing its music schedule. After November 8 we will only be appearing at Pres a Vi on the first Thursday of each month. If you come to hear, please let management know - also if you come before 9:30 reservations can really help - request tables by the band.Friday, November
9, 8:00 to 11:00 PM - and every Friday
Kurt Ribak Trio - original jazz -
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA
Every Friday, 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
All ages
Saturday, November 10, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Special
Saturday Appearance at Chaya
Chaya Brasserie
http://www.thechaya.com/
location
& info
132 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 777-8688
Chaya is known for its "Japanese-inspired French cuisine." The food and service are outstanding, they have some very nice wines, and they have some great views of the Bay Bridge. Greg Sankovich will be on keyboards, with TBA on drums.
They also have a specially
priced menu at the bar while we are playing, so you can drink and dine
on a smaller budget than Chaya normally requires. I've had
friends comment that the happy hour arrangement is one of the best
values in the city. Beware, though - you sit in the dining
room area, it's a lot more expensive!
This gig is very accessible by public transit. It is near the F Market streetcar line (It's a block and a half away from Market) and the Embarcadero BART station. It is also very close to the Ferry Building. The ferry can be a wonderful way to get to and from San Francisco. I strongly encourage people to use any of these means for getting to the gig. For those of you in the East Bay, this is a very easy gig to get to by public transit. Besides, this way you don't need to worry so much about having a few drinkies!
CANCELED - Thursday, Nov. 15,
8:00 PM to 11:30 PM
CANCELED - Kurt Ribak Trio
- original
jazz
Pres a Vi
http://www.presavi.com/
1 Letterman Drive, Bldg. D
The Presidio
San Francisco, CA
All ages
CANCELED - Pres a Vi will be changing its music schedule. After November 8 we will only be appearing at Pres a Vi on the first Thursday of each month. There will be music other Thursdays, but at this time we are not scheduled to play them.
Friday, November
16, 8:00 to 11:00 PM - and every Friday
Kurt Ribak Trio - original
jazz -
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA
Every Friday, 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
All ages
NO GIG - Thursday, Nov. 22,
8:00 PM to 11:30 PM - NO GIG
Kurt Ribak Trio - original
jazz
Pres a Vi - CLOSED
FOR THANKSGIVING
Friday, November
23, 8:00 to 11:00 PM - and every Friday
Kurt Ribak Trio - original
jazz -
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA
Every Friday, 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
All ages
Wednesday,
November 28, 6:00 to 9:00 PM - and the last Wednesday of every month
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original
jazz
Cato's Ale House
http://www.mrcato.com/
3891 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, CA
510-655-3349
all ages, no cover
We play the last Wednesday of every month. Cato's is a beer and wine place with a lot of good bar grub as well. Their beer selection is excellent, and you can bring your kids if you wish. Hal Richards will be on woodwinds, with Dave Casini on vibes.
CANCELED -
Thursday, Nov. 29,
8:00 PM to 11:30 PM
CANCELED - Kurt Ribak Trio
- original
jazz
Pres a Vi
http://www.presavi.com/
1 Letterman Drive, Bldg. D
The Presidio
San Francisco, CA
All ages
CANCELED - Pres a Vi will be changing its music schedule. After November 8 we will only be appearing at Pres a Vi on the first Thursday of each month. There will be music other Thursdays, but at this time we are not scheduled to play them.
Sat. November 30,
8:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Kurt Ribak Quartet - Original Jazz
Hotel De Anza,
Hedley Club
233 W. Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95113
http://hoteldeanza.com/
http://hoteldeanza.com/entertainment.asp
The Hotel De Anza is considered one of the nicest jazz venues in the South Bay. We'll be playing there with Greg Sankovich on piano, Randy Odell on drums, and a fourth person TBA.
"One of the perks of being
an unemployed musician is that you get to play much less bad music."
- Jack Daney
Quotes about Kurt - >
"Hugging Kurt is a like a big bear with no hair" - Monica, age 5, to her father
"Kurt is my new favorite Super-Hero. He rules the world!" - Megan, who is a bit older
"You're the bass player?! We thought you were the bouncer!" - two female patrons at Andrew Jaeger's
LIVE mp3s
You can check out mp3s of my music at http://www.ribak.com/mp3s.html. You can go to http://www.BayTaper.com to download our July 2, 2006 show at the Fillmore Jazz Festival.
Kurt as a sideman - aka - Other People's Music
Here are some CDs I played on -Alex Walsh's CD "Light Another Candle" is pop - a lot of it sounds like Mott the Hoople meets the Replacements to me. This was recorded in 2003. I play electric bass and upright on it.
Brian Schindele's CD The Moral is original straightahead jazz. I like it - the title tune kicks off the CD with some great drumming. This CD features Brian, drummer Tim Vaughan, Sheldon Brown on tenor sax, Tom Griesser playing sax on one track, Dave Scott on trumpet, cornet, and flugelhorn, Larry Leight on trombone, and Connie Champagne as featured guest vocalist on a ballad track.
I regularly played with Stephen Bigger at Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church, where he was music director. "Lights on the Horizon" is a CD of his contemporary Christian songwriting. Stephen sings lead on a number of the tunes, but he also features Amy Beth Nickelson and Katie O'Gorman, two very talented young members of the congregation at Moraga Valley.
T-Shirts
We have a few Kurt Ribak Trio
t-shirts remaining. These are a seven-color print on Hanes Beefy-T
shirts, so these are a quality product. These echo the artwork of
the first CD. They are black, with the three-colored hand on the front
and the words "Kurt Ribak Trio" on the back. They come in women's sizes
and cut from small to L and men's from small to medium. e-mail me at:
kurt@ribak.com
if you would like
to buy a shirt, or catch up with me at a gig. Check
them out here. Drummer Tim Solook and his wife Lisa are
modeling them at our Fillmore Jazz Festival gig.
Bay Area Jazz Resources
Rick Ballard operates the Groove Yard at 5555 Claremont in Oakland. It's between the Rockridge and Temescal districts. It's a great jazz record store for used vinyl and new and used CDs by local as well as national and international artists. Rick has an e-mail newsletter. E-mail him at groove2@earthlink.net and request to be added and be up on the concerts, CDs, etc.
You can always check out who's playing in the Bay Area with KCSM-FM's Jazz Datebook.
You can listen to KCSM-FM at 91.1 FM. They are 24 hours jazz, no commercials. They are a huge contributor to the vitality of the Bay Area jazz scene. You can listen online at http://www.kcsm.org/jazz91/listen.php
We're like, all up in literature and stuff
Mark Coggins is the author of the August Riordan series of mystery novels. The August Riordan character is a wise-cracking tough guy PI who is also a jazz bassist.
I got to know Coggins a while ago and he asked if he could use some of my music for a KQED podcast of "Candy from Strangers", the third book in the August Riordan series. William P. Arney of the Noir City Film Festival reads the first chapter with my music accompanying the story - specifically, "Prelude to a B Movie" and "Pseudoafrocubanismo," which appeared on the Kurt Ribak Trio debut CD.
The podcast is permanently at the following location: http://www.kqed.org/arts/writersblock/episode.jsp?id=13480
iTunes users can access The Writers' Block via the following URL: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=82023860
Pulp Fiction
Also
check out the Word
for Word Theater Company performance of "Angel Face". This is a stage
setting of a Cornell Woolrich story that originally appeared in the
classic pulp magazine Black Mask. Black
Mask featured many of the best noir writers including Dashiell Hammett
and Raymond Chandler.
The Writers' Block is also distributed through NPR here: http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast/podcast_detail.php?siteId=5593982
To
go directly to the
audio, use either of these:
stream: http://www.kqed.org/.stream/real/topics/arts/writers-block/0701-coggins-bloc
k.rm.ram or
download: http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/151/510076/7092336/
KQED_7092336.mp3
PRIMA GIG GETS PRESS
We continue to play every Friday at Prima. Thanks to all of you who let Prima owner Peter Chastain know we have a following. A review of the Friday night bar scene appeared in the Feb. 8, 2007 edition of the Contra Costa Times, in which the Kurt Ribak Trio is described as "delicious."
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Music Videos - Old and Not So...
Reg Kehoe and his Marimba Queenssee... banjo does get the ladies all hot and bothered - check out this Eddie Peabody video
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These guys were my favorite rock 'n roll band back in the day
See
How We Are
The one and
only... The Cramps! These guys have some brilliant videos.
Ultra Twist
- it's warped and dumb but I love it!
Like
a Bad Girl Should
Garbageman
Put Down
the Duckie - Sesame Street
Rubber
Ducky - Sesame Street
Superstition
-
a burning version by Stevie Wonder on Sesame Street
Other videos
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of
mice and noses Hello Cthulhu
is what happens when you cross Hello Kitty with H.P. Lovecraft, with a
special holiday
greeting from Hello Cthulhu.
And here is comic Rob Paravonian's rant about Pachelbel's Canon in D - great stuff if like me you are deeply sick of Pachelbel's Canon. Bush Pilot - thanks to my pal David Javelosa for forwarding this to me.
Japanese War Tubas and other sonic oddities....
My Bald Head
Here we have a website with a directory of musicians with bald/shaved heads. takeitfromthehead.com The site is maintained by Pete Levin, keyboardist for the late Gil Evans, Paul Simon, Jimmy Giuffre, Annie Lennox, Tony Levin Band, Lenny White and the brother of the famous bassist (also bald) Tony Levin. Pete Levin contacted me and asked if I would like to be on the site, so there I am, right up there with the pop singer Seal, the thrash-metal guitarist Kerry King of Slayer, and Dixieland clarinetist Pete Fountain.
photo: Susan Bigger
photo: Mark Thomas
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