...snappy arrangements and cannily developed solos. - Cadence vol 29 no.9
Links...
Here's a page full of Links to our favorite people and places on the Internet and in New Mexico... Great musicians, great venues and some other fun places to visit.
Straight-Up Musicians
Alan Pasqua
A super guy to have on piano... Alan has played with all the big boys, and occasionally joins us here in New Mexico.
Doug Lawrence
A truely big-time guy with a fantastic Big Band who has collaborated with John and Straight Up on many occasions.
Gretchen Parlato
Gretchen is a fabulous guest vocalist with Straight-Up, and loves to work with her father, New Mexico's "1st call" Jazz bassist David Parlato who is a regular 'Straight-Up guy'.
Straight-Up Venues
Bumble Bee’s Baja Grill
Hot Jazz, Hot Food, Great Prices, and no cover! Various members of Straight-Up play almost every Saturday evening from 6-9 pm. Check our Itinerary to see who's playing...
Eldorado Hotel
In the heart of Historic Downtown Santa Fe, Straight-Up plays at the Eldorado about once a month... usually with a quintet featuring fantastic guest Musicians.
Pranzo Italian Grill
Santa Fe’s newest late night jazz room will feature the StraightUp Trio and special guests weekly on Friday and Saturday nites from 9pm-midnite. Check our Itinerary to see who's playing...
Taos Inn
In the heart of Taos and voted among the top ten most romantic places to stay... Straight-Up plays at the Taos Inn about once a month. They have great music wednesdays, fridays, saturdays, and sundays... Check'em out!
Other Stuff...