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Les Paul at the Iridium Jazz Club, New York City
In what can only be described as a brush with greatness, as well as an opportunity of a lifetime (pardon the cliches, but I’m otherwise at a loss for words–heh) my DS and I spent a couple of hours last Monday night truly basking in the genius of the man who “made the sound of rock and roll possible.”
Les Paul is an amazing individual with astounding achievements. Besides his innovations to the electric guitar, he pioneered multi-track recording. At 93, he has the wit and humor of a man in his prime, and he worked the crowd like the pro he is.
Here’s a photo of my DS, far right, and of Les Paul in the background, to give you an idea of the intimacy of the venue–
There were maybe six or seven people between us and the stage.
We had many adventures in NYC, but this was, for me, at the very top of the list. I’ll never forget this night.
Comments 8
Jon is very, very jealous.
Posted 21 Jun 2008 at 9:45 pm ¶I’m very, very jealous! I miss the good ol’ days of rock and roll.
Posted 22 Jun 2008 at 6:45 am ¶It looks amazing! You could almost reach out and touch him.
Posted 22 Jun 2008 at 8:03 am ¶Wow! I’m so glad you hit that. What an experience. (And the purple walls!?)
Posted 22 Jun 2008 at 10:51 am ¶OMG!!!!!!!
Posted 23 Jun 2008 at 8:48 am ¶Thanks for your note. I’m so happy for you two. We’re going to try and make it this summer. Can’t pass it up and time’s a wastin’!
Posted 23 Jun 2008 at 2:04 pm ¶Amazing the energy he projects for a 93-year old man… what a great happenstance to make your trip!
Posted 23 Jun 2008 at 5:07 pm ¶I am speechless with jealousy. What an astounding opportunity!
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