Monday YouTube Fix: Sam Pilafian and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues
Andrew Hitz
Tuba and accordion. Lots and lots of jokes have been told about each of these instruments but not when these two guys are playing them. It's an instrument combination that seems to be made in heaven. The conical, wide sound of the tuba with the punchy sound of an accordion. Probably the coolest thing to me about Sam Pilafian's career is the constantly changing settings of his performances. I've seen him perform for packed concert halls with the Empire Brass and also seen him play a free jazz gig for about a dozen people at an Inn in the middle of the Berkshires. He has never surprised me with any project he's been involved with and as a result always keeps me as a listener on my toes.
This is a fantastic version of the jazz standard Sweet Georgia Brown performed at Arizona State. When I grow up, I want to be just like Sam.
Enjoy!
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