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Bugge Wesseltoft, June 26th 2005 @ Commodore Ballroom

Just caught the tail end of Bugge Wesseltoft’s set. It sounded like the pretty typical blend of housey beats and jazz improv that graces the stages of many modern day Jazz festivals. What set this apart (although not too far) from the masses was the level of musicality and improvisational prowess. My only criticism is that the samples and the pre recorded beats drowned out the live instrumentation, particularly that of the rhythm section. The drummer, who obviously is skilled, was practically inaudible. Minor gripes aside, very enjoyable though.