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The Robert Walter and Johnny Vidacovich Duo
Robert Walter / Johnny Vidacovich
What do you get when you combine Greyboy All-star's B3 master Robert Walter and living legend New Orleans drummer Johnny Vidacovich? You get a small piece of New Orleans heritage that will be unforgettable.
"Cookin' New Orleans style secret ingredient 'ism'" Original Meters drummer Zigaboo Modeliste once called the intangible element that makes New Orleans music truly funky is the "ism", as in 'the music of the Meters had that "ism" to it', meaning it had that certain je ne sais quoi. You can be sure that this unique New Orleans tandem performance featuring keyboardist Robert Walter (Greyboy All-stars, 20th Congress) and drummer Johnny Vidacovich (Joe Sample, Astral Project) is going to be loaded with ism. Johnny V. is one of the most renowned and sought after New Orleans drummers (he taught a young drummer names Stanton Moore who you know as the drummer in Galactic and Garage a Trois) and anytime he can play in a setting where there is plenty of room for his drums to do the talking he'll make quite a statement. Drummers and lovers of New Orleans (WHO DAT!) take note.
Robert Walter
Soul jazz organist Robert Walter built a reputation as one of America's heaviest jazz-funk crossover musicians. He earned international acclaim for his work with The Greyboy Allstars, who were credited with bringing the 60s/70s soul jazz sound to a modern jam band audience. Robert Walter toured extensively in the U.S. and Europe for the past 15 years with the Greyboy Allstars and his own ensembles: 20th Congress, Robert Walter Trio, Super Heavy Organ. He performs with The Headhunters, Fantastic 4, Mike Clark, Stanton Moore, Steve Kimock, Johnny Vidacovich, George Porter, Fred Wesley, Skerik, James Singleton, Tim Green and others.
Johnny Vidacovich
Johnny Vidacovich has risen to national treasure status over his 4 decade career. Born and raised in New Orleans LA, he is a founding member of the world renowned contemporary jazz consortium Astral Project. He has played and/or recorded with such luminaries as Professor Longhair, George Porter Jr., Dr. John, Skerik and John Scofield. He is also a highly regarded teacher and educator whose past students include Stanton Moore and Brian Blade. He has been a longtime faculty member at Loyola University and the University of New Orleans. Johnny and his wife Deborah maintain the Tipitina's Sunday music workshops where younger students can come play with the pros on Sundays at Tip's. Johnny played the first and every New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (which just celebrated its 40th anniversary) and has become a fixture on the New Orleans music scene. He has 4 records under his own name and an instructional book and DVD focusing on his approach to New Orleans drumming. He continues to maintain an active playing, touring and teaching schedule and is currently busy touring the world with Joe Sample of the Crusaders.
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Location1710 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
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| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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