Semester after semester, trumpeter and VCU associate professor Rex Richardson puts on the hottest recitals around. The (practically) international superstar loads the events with the area’s finest musicians and often devotes them to pay tribute to a jazz figure. This time, the one being honored was Wayne Shorter.

Who went to his recital tonight? What did you think? Spill in the comments.

4 Responses to “Rex’s recital reactions”

1. 1. Trey says:

   I was there. I enjoyed it.

   on February 22nd, 2010 at 10:58 pm

2. 2. Lucas says:

   I was there and enjoyed myself very much. Rex is as “rock star” as a jazz and classical trumpet player can get. Practically an ex-patriate, Rex spends almost equal time at VCU, on airplanes, and playing abroad. As for my thoughts on the recital, I would have been happy paying the Blues Alley $20-$30 cover to see all those musicians playing together. Their version of “Speak No Evil” in 7 blew my mind. Also among my favorites from last night was the crazy version of “Yes and No” that started off with a pretty ballsy battle between Rex on piccolo trumpet and JC Kuhl on tenor. All in all, those who missed it – SHAME ON YOU! Get off your ass and go out and see great music when it’s in town, especially music THIS great for THIS cheap.

   on February 23rd, 2010 at 11:44 am

3. 3. Bryan H. says:

   All alliteration aside, I had a blast. J.C. and I were talking about doing those tunes and that band again somewhere in town.

   on February 23rd, 2010 at 4:41 pm

4. 4. Sam says:

   Rex’s recitals are always amazing, but the group assembled Monday night really blew me away. The highlight (for me) was the duet of ‘Virgo’ with Rex playing flugelhorn accompanied by the fantastic Trey Pollard. Trey showed that he has the ability to play as beautifully or as ugly as he desires, when the situation calls for either.

   on February 24th, 2010 at 7:22 pm