~Blog, Martini Beach~

A little video made for us by Jesse Lambert, from GenevaLongboarding.

Song: “Maps” by Emancipator.
See more of our youtube videos here.

Just realized that Gil Thompson is blogging.

Along with the applause that we recieved (after almost every number!), making eye contact with so many of the audience and seeing the excitement in thier faces was one of the greatest rewards of being a musician that I could recieve. This is the reason that I became a professional performer years ago, and it continues to drive me to reaching for higher goals in my art. For this upcoming performance (Wednesday August 3rd at Martini Beach 7:00-10:00pm) I am preparing some new Cuban music to add to my repertiore. As usual, I am drawing inspiration and musical ideas from recordings of the great Cuban pianists who were major performing icons of the 1940′s and 1950′s. I also spend a lot of listening time dedicated to the music of the great “orquestras” and Cuban big bands of that time period and before. This is the only way that I can get an understanding of the true “feel” and meaning of this music.

ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOyCfNqgFk4&feature

We’re using Twitter now, with the primary goal of talking with those of you who really deserve our ear. It’s the best place to chat, about anything and everything, and we want to hear you. We’re on twitter here. Thanks!

For those who have been asking…

Equal parts: Faretti + Godiva White Chocolate + light cream

Garnish with a cinnamon/nutmeg blend.

The scallops du jour was one of John’s better ideas; our local scallops are a perfect canvas to have fun with. The trick is not to do too much; they’re delicious on their own.

These are Cape May sea scallops, pan-seared over black and white quinoa, a little green onion, and a white balsamic and honey reduction.

John’s veal chop.  Stuffed with prosciutto di Parma, fontina cheese, and sage.

Freaking impossible not to love.