Mike Stern Tickets

It's always a great pleasure to hear Stern play live - too bad he doesn't visit Toronto more frequently. The new addition to the touring band, bassist Janek Gwizdala, is absolutely amazing.

Mike Stern's first set Sunday night at the Horseshoe was a joyful experience. 5 tunes, three of which I thought I reocognized from his Who Let The Cats Out? CD. Besides being a formidable player, what makes Stern work for me is his blend of beautiful melody lines with practically Led Zepplinish, bottom heavy, rocking out. I love it totally and completely. The other three members of this 4 piece, bass, tenor and drums, were all extraordinary players in their own right and Stern gave them each loads of room to stretch. The bass player in particular was a treat and we should all expect to see him touring and recording as a leader before long.