CD Purchases - Buy the @#$! CD
You can buy the Kurt Ribak Trio CD online at CDBaby,
and at Musicians Union Local 6.
Meatspace Purchases
You can also buy the CD at Down Home Music, 10341 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA, and at Groove Yard, 5555 Claremont Avenue Oakland, CA 94618. Go to my CD page for more info.
Downloads - CD
You can download the Kurt Ribak Trio recording 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.
Live downloads
You can go to BayTaper.com 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.
The Next Kurt Ribak Trio CD
We plan to have the next CD out in the fall. We're still working on the art and packaging.
T-Shirts
Kurt Ribak Trio t-shirts are in. 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 XL and men's from small to XXL. 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.
I will be doing a morning (oh, the pain...) radio interview with Michael Burman, who is an excellent interviewer and announcer. He knows jazz, he has a good radio voice, he does his homework so he's prepared, he's articulate, and he's a good guy. Other than that I have nothing to say in his favor ;-) Michael did a very nice interview of me last year and I am looking forward to chatting with him about my musical idiosyncrasies.
Michael will be interviewing me about what recordings I would want with me on a desert island. You can listen via the airwaves, or over the web.
Profile and bio
Michael Burman, the KCSM-FM announcer, wrote a nice profile of Kurt and the Kurt Ribak Trio CD and personnel. We've also uploaded bios of Kurt, Greg Sankovich, and Tim Solook. The Kurt Ribak Trio debut CD has enjoyed repeated airplay on KCSM.
NOTE: Gigs are often added, canceled, or rescheduled at the last minute. Personnel may also change between the listing of an event and the performance. You are welcome to call or e-mail me to confirm performance details. The gigs below are an incomplete list and do not include private engagements or recording sessions.
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 6:30 to 9:30
PM
Gerry Grosz Jazz Jam Session
Beach Chalet
http://beachchalet.com/
1000 The Great Highway, San Francisco, CA
All ages
Vibraphonist Gerry Grosz leads a band playing his own tunes, and also hosts guest musicians in a jam session. Tip - to best hear the band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar.
Wednesday,
Sept. 27, 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, Sept. 28, 8:00 & 10:00
PM sets
Veronica Klaus - jazz vocals, torch songs, and R&B -
Jazz at Pearl's
Jazz at Pearl's
256 Columbus Ave., San Francisco, CA 94133
415-291-8255
Per Veronica's site - "Veronica and her all-star band return to San Francisco's premiere jazz club with candle-lit 1930s speakeasy ambience, top jazz acts and lush cocktails, making this legendary Jazz Club your perfect getaway for a romantic date: a room intimate enough to be your lavish Hollywood classic movie living room."
Back in the day I met Veronica when I was playing the Club Deluxe. I've played with her off and on over the years. She has gotten a sizable following both for her club and concert dates and for her one-person show "Family Jewels," which described her growing up and her decision to become a woman. Veronica was voted "Best Chanteuse" by the SF Bay Guardian and has received several other awards. There was a large profile piece on her recently in the SF Chronicle - read it here.
Friday, Sept. 29, 7:00 to 10:00
PM - and every Friday
Kurt Ribak Trio - original jazz -
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA
Every Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
All ages
Tip - to best hear the band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar. Greg Sankovich is on piano, with Tim Solook on drums.
Sun., Oct. 1, 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
Here's a shot of the band taken from the bar at Chaya. Tim Solook is on drums. Yep, that's Kurt on bass.
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.
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. The trio will be me on bass, Greg Sankovich on keyboards, and Tim Solook on drums.
Come check us out - there's not much other jazz happening on a Sunday night, and this is an interesting new version of my band. At Chaya we play a harder-hitting, more driving style than at Prima. Between that and the electronic keyboards Greg brings to Chaya (they have no piano), the band sounds very different here.
Friday, Oct. 6, 7:00 to 10:00
PM - and every Friday
Kurt Ribak Trio - original jazz -
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA
Every Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
All ages
Tip - to best hear the band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar. Greg Sankovich is on piano, with Matt Willis on drums.
Fri., Oct. 6 - 1 PM & 4:15 PM
Sat., Oct. 7 -12:15 PM & 3:30 PM
Sun., Oct. 8 - 11:30 AM & 2:45 PM
Kurt Ribak Quartet - Original Jazz
American Art Festival
http://www.americanartfestivals.com/
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, CA 95113
between Almaden Blvd and Market St.
Hours: Friday Noon-9pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday, 10am-5pm
Tickets at the Door: $7.50 Adults, $6.50 Seniors, Children under 12 Free
I'll be leading a quartet featuring trombonist Johannes Mager. I worked with him in Section 8 Project and in Make*A*Circus. Randy Odell will be on drums and Greg Sankovich on piano.
Friday, Oct. 13, 7:00 to 10:00
PM - and every Friday
Kurt Ribak Trio - original jazz -
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA
Every Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
All ages
Tip - to best hear the band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar.
Thursday, Oct. 19, 7:30 to 10:00 PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - original jazz
Baltic Restaurant
http://www.balticsquarepub.com/
135 Park Place, Point Richmond, CA 94801
510-237-4pub
The Baltic Restaurant is back. It was closed for a couple of years. It's an old restaurant (founded circa 1906) with lots of character. I'll be with Greg Sankovich on keyboards and Tim Solook on drums.
I will be doing a radio interview with Michael Burman, who is an excellent interviewer and announcer. He knows jazz, he has a good radio voice, he does his homework so he's prepared, he's articulate, and he's a good guy. Other than that I have nothing to say in his favor ;-)
Michael will be interviewing me about what recordings I would want with me on a desert island. You can listen via the airwaves, or over the web.
Friday, Oct. 20, 7:00 to 10:00
PM - and every Friday
Kurt Ribak Trio - original jazz -
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA
Every Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
All ages
Tip - to best hear the band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar. Greg Sankovich is on piano, with Tim Solook on drums.
Wednesday,
Oct. 25, 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.
Friday, Oct. 27, 7:00 to 10:00
PM - and every Friday
Kurt Ribak Trio - original jazz -
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA
Every Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
All ages
Tip - to best hear the band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar. TBA on piano, with Tim Solook on drums.
Fri., Oct. 27, Sat., Oct. 28 , Sun., Oct. 29
- times TBA
Kurt Ribak Quartet - Original Jazz
American Art Festival
http://www.americanartfestivals.com/
Sacramento Convention Center
Sacramento, CA
Hours: Friday Noon-9pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday, 10am-5pm
Tickets at the Door: $7.50 Adults, $6.50 Seniors, Children under 12 Free
I'll be leading a quartet featuring trombonist Johannes Mager. I worked with him in Section 8 Project and in Make*A*Circus. Randy Odell will be on drums and Greg Sankovich on piano. We look forward to sharing the stage with our friends Kathy and Ray Elzey of Gardenia Azul and the GG Amos blues band.
"One of the perks of being an unemployed musician is that you get to
play much less bad music."
Jack Daney
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.
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 play with Stephen Bigger at Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church, where he is 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.
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2006 gigs
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And for something just plain weird, we have Blixa Bargeld doing home improvement ads... http://www.epica-awards.org/assets/epica/2004/finalists/film/flv/22012-1.htm
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Hello Cthulhu is what happens when you cross Hello Kitty with H.P. Lovecraft.
Bush Pilot - thanks to my pal David Javelosa for forwarding this to me.
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 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.
