Monday, December 24, 2012

Happy Holidays!

From the Liquid Air Productions family to you and your family...





May you all have a Happy Hanuka, Marry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, an a prosperous and healthy New Year! 

X Mas Poem from a Cowboy Fan!

 
It was the morning before Christmas, and Giant fans are still running their mouth. Stop sulking, crying, and get back in your house.... 
Your season will be over by the end of the week, then we will have silence because they will have nothing to speak... 
Off Dallas, off Washington, to the playoffs you will go. The Giants will not be there, they will be a no show... 
So savor, and enjoy last years Chip, because on this years playoff radar they won't even be a Blip! 
So Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa to all on this site... Celebrate, spread cheer, and party through out the nite!  Ho, Ho, Ho!
                                                              - Drew Roberts 



Friday, December 14, 2012

"A Poetic Prayer" Video By Poetic Law

I was sent this video by my very good friend (Poetic Law) whom I have known for over 30  years. Back in the day he was an up and coming rapper, but Poetic Law was a athlete first. He passionately pursued a career in baseball. When that did not come to fruition, he started to work. Met the love of his life, and started to grow his family. For years he paused his GOD given talent, and focused on raising his family. Time and life experiences matured him as he grew spiritually. He then began to transformed his Hip Hop lyrics into metaphysical poetry; quenching his artistic thirst... His thirst to positively express thoughts and knowledge to the masses... Meanwhile the fire within kindled slowly. Poetic Law has always been a person willing to help those in need, or express kind words to ones needing exhilaration. Over the years he has made several poetic videos exhibiting his talent. Now he has taken it to another level! The fire is now in full blaze! Please enjoy this video, and spread the good word.






 Give Thanks!


Thursday, December 13, 2012

A Jazzy nite at the Garage!

Last night I was able to experience The Carl Bartlett Jr. Trio at the Garage Restaurant & Cafe in Greenwich Village; the show was soulful.
Carl Bartlett Jr. was silky smooth on his sax, at times putting me in a jazzaphonic trance. Or was that the Pinot Noir? Ha Ha! Sharp Radway's fingers were dancing across the piano keys in perfect sync with each other, producing crisp and precise notes. Eric Lemon was strumming harmonic low tones on his bounteous bass. Together they blended superbly, spawning some serious need to hear jazz. Guitarist Koji Yoneyama sat in and was very impressive. His burnish tickling of his strings seamlessly fused with the band, and brought a welcomed element the set. 
The ambiance, decor, and atmosphere at the Garage was felicitous; a nice place to chill. The food was savory as well. I had the pan seared Mahi Mahi drizzled with teriyaki glaze; it accompanied gently seasoned rice.... Scrumptious! 
All in all it was a a very good night! What more can you ask for? Cool jazz, and good food and drink. Make it your business to check out these passionate cats perform. And if you are in the Village pop into the Garage for a bit to eat. I am sure they will have good music playing.
Also to mention brother Carl has his debut CD titled HOPEFUL circulating the stratosphere that is getting rave reviews... So stop fronting and get it!




















Tuesday, December 11, 2012

21 Days of Clemente Celebration


I was just contacted by my good friend Danny Torres Sports (Writer - Columnist). He invited me again to The 12th Annual 21 Days of Clemente Celebration. For 21 days baseball icon and humanitarian Roberto Clemente is remembered and celebrated. It started on December10 and will go on through December 31st. They will have Clemente exhibit, as well as a student art exhibit. Every Monday in December special guest speakers along with former Major League Baseball, and Negro League players will be on hand to honor Mr. Clemente.
Date: Monday December 17, 2012
Location: Applebee’s, 610 Gateway Center Blvd Bronx, NY 10451
Time: 7PM
 



The Carl Bartlett, Jr. Trio upcoming Performance

I will be in the house tomorrow, and you should do as well. You need not to be a fan of Jazz to enjoy this incredible Jazz band! So come out and join me!

The Carl Bartlett Jr Trio Performs at the Garage Restaurant & Cafe tomorrow 12/12/12  
Time: 6pm-10pm
Venue: GARAGE Restaurant & Cafe
Address: 99 7th Avenue South
New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 645-0600
Price: No Cover/Minimum Varies


The Band:
Carl Bartlett Jr. - Sax
Sharp Radway - Piano
Eric Lemon - Bass
 
 




Sunday, December 9, 2012

Jazz Stephane Birthday Jam!



I was privileged to help celebrate and capture Jazz Stephane's birthday in the beautiful Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania. I also was very fortunate to meet sensational Jazz saxophonist Carl Bartlett Jr of the Carl Bartlett Jr Quartet. What a great night!  Alan Stromberg was rocking his Sax as well!

Click for Jazz Stephane Photos


Carl Bartlett Jr website