It was an event in contemporary New York swing history, a memorable group making its debut at a famous nightspot. On Thursday, December 19, 2013, the Grand Street Stompers made the Cafe Carlyle their own, and an enthusiastic audience responded. Here’s the first part of what they saw and heard:
Thanks to the Stompers and to event host Michael Katsobashvili, it was a true event, featuring the extraordinary vocal improviser Tamar Korn, trumpeter / composer Gordon Au, clarinetist Dennis Lichtman, trombonist Matt Musselman, guitarist/banjoist Nick Russo, bassist Rob Adkins, percussionist Kevin Dorn. (The JAZZ LIVES cinematographer apologizes to the rhythm section for leaving them out of the picture, but we know they are there and we are grateful for it.)
WHILE THEY WERE DANCING AROUND:
CRAZY EYES:
MUSKRAT RAMBLE:
SARATOGA SERENADE:
I’VE GOT MY LOVE TO KEEP ME WARM:
‘ZAT YOU, SANTA CLAUS?:
More to come.
May your happiness increase!
JAZZ LIVES 
Thank you, Michael, for allowing us to enjoy some very tasty samplings of the GSS shows from the West Coast! Hope you’re having a great start to your 2014.
Michael, you have just increased my happiness ! Thanks for sharing this wonderful band and the music.