Steph's Recs 10/17

This was the week of clinics for me.  So unfortunately I don't have any concert reviews. Although I watched a little bit of Shun Chein's Super Mario Party which was so much fun.  It wasn't an impeccable performance, but the themes from the games were cleverly arranged into listenable songs. I only stuck around for a couple of songs since the room was packed (kudos to you sir) and I had to get home, but I'll definitely keep an eye out for any upcoming shows of his.  Now on to the main attraction...

Mon: 1W 4pm, Deepak Gopinath- Deepak is a fellow crew member so I have to give him a shout out. If you like jazz you should come check it out.          
Tues: 1A 6:15pm- Esterhazy String Quartet Student Readings- I always enjoy hearing this group play. I especially enjoy hearing the student compositions.  I think having predominantly jazz musicians write classical  music results in a very unique listening experience.
Wed:  1W 4pm, Utar Dundaratun- I will preface this by saying the last time I heard him play I almost became violently angry at one of his players. And yet despite my awful experience I still think he's awesome and would go hear him play again.  Even if my nemisis was playing with him.  
Thurs: Steve Heck Room 1pm, Jonathan Joubert- Gypsy jazz, need I say more.
Fri:   1A 4pm, Rika Ikeda- Elcletic Jazz violinist. Some people say that Jazz is an antiquated style of music.  Eight years at Berklee has shown me otherwise and Rika is a perfect example of all the new places Jazz can go.