YGL2014 Giovanni Russonello (1) Founder, CapitalBop; Jazz music journalist
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What is your favorite piece of music? In summer, it’s usually “All of You” from Miles Davis’“Round About Midnight.”Winter, I lean on “In a Silent Way.” Currently, Matana Roberts’“Coin Coin Chapter Two: Mississippi Moonchile” seems to draw me in closer every time I hear it. Local musician/band who is under appreciated? Kris Funn. He’s the first-call bass player for some of the major names in contemporary jazz, and he plays around the world. At home he’s in the Young Lions, a fabulous trio that can make all sorts of free-ranging grooves sound personal, and Corner Store, his own band. I especially love Corner Store; It has a cold blade of rock intensity, and a hot groove that feels like it’s etched in something. Favorite local music venue? When nuclear war comes, I’ll be happy in the basement at Bohemian Caverns. favorite Local hangouts/restaurants/bars? There are so many great little venues to tuck yourself away in, but I just gotta plug CapitalBop’s monthly D.C. Jazz Loft, an intimate show/get-together at the Union Arts warehouse space where we spotlight different local bands each time. Mark Gillespie (2) General Manager, YOA Orchestra of the Americas
What is your favorite piece of music? Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.” Today, any record produced by the Swede Max Martin. He has the Midas touch and is the most global songwriter of our time. Local musician/band who is under appreciated? All producers are under appreciated. Two of my favorite homegrown talents are Benny Blanco and Rich Harrison. Rich introduced D.C.’s Go-Go sound to the world with hits by Beyoncé and J-Lo. Favorite local music venue? Rumba Café for late-night Afro-Peruvian sets Best book you read last year? “The Swerve: How theWorld Became Modern” by Stephen Grenblatt BOOK YOU ARE currently reading? Listening to Teaching Company lectures on American history
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