22. FREETIME May 5-May 19, 2010
By Scott Gudell
Just You, Just Me
Madeline Forster
“There's reason countless sing
ersand groups keep coming back
todheclassies ofthe 1920 ~1540's,
‘They may have "time stamp" on
themwhen they were first written
and recorded, but they are deed
Stmcless” Gershwin, Lerner nd
Loewe, Jcbim, Porte and moreare
all present on this dise, and with
Singer Madebne Forsterin conto,
the journey back in dine Je an
elegant and sophisticated one
“There are the songs you might
expect such as “They cant Take
That Away From Me.> “Almost
Like Being In Love,” “Le’s Fall
‘in Love,” plus a few lesser know
gems. Songs such as these hive
been covered many times, but
they work when singers know
how to take hold of them and.
take thet thelr own. There's
an inviting coafidence in Ms.
Forster's stile and delivery. Her
supple vocals workewith topnotch
trrangenienis end rnsiciene, end
‘she delivers the goods,
‘First rane
‘Chet Catala and the Cate
Don't let the title fool you.
“The phrase “firs take" refers 10
the time tested jazz tradition of
{going for a recording on the fre
take, Butsince leader and guitar
fst Chet Catalle has assembled
nodhing but true veterans for this
recording, its aif they've been
‘working on and leading up to
these songs for decades. I takes
tv cast of weterans such as this t0
‘make it look and sound so sean
Tess
The double disc set feanares a
number of area musicians such
as Andy Calabrese, Steve Curry
Ralph Onis, Vince Ereolamento,
Jim Fichmond, Charle Curran
and others. Togather, wth Catllo
fchoing and updating the sound
ard siylehe perfected during his
days with the Grammy-winning
Spyro Gyrn, dey mix jazz, Latin,
funk and more on this collection
cof live, first takes. ‘The mood of
the songs move from light and
airy w fall blown ents that are
potent and highly concentrated.
Sparkling Keyboards, soaring,
guitar work, blistering sancs,
Addictive pereusstons and more
Aca up to this sort of “best of a
‘number af live sessions.
FI
A Quick Peek
at One of Our
Area’
Unique Eateries
Location -
Phone =
‘Kitchen Hours -
Menu Style
Price Range ~
bby Sue Cannon
‘What Makes This Spot Special:
Located on the shores of Salmon Creek in Hilton, the Willow Ina.
invites you to stop in often and stay awhile by making thelr place
comfortable and welomsing. Using alate 50's décor, theyve managed
to create a kind of “Cheers” atmosphere -you knov, the kind of place
where “you're alvays glad you came.”
The Dish Not To Miss:
‘The kitchen is always open ~7 days a week- under the watchful ey
fof Pim Deol. You can start your meal off with Chil or feshly made
Soup, and Wings ate available Bullal-style, Sweet & Sous or a3 Galle
Parmesan, You can also order Breaded Wings or Chicken Fingers Fried
Ravioli Jalapeno Poppers or Fried Musliroomss with blve cheese; Fried
Shrimp; Loaded Potato Skins; and either Pizza ot Mozzaelia'Sicks
Sete it pa Sie
Sandwiches include aclassic Fried Bologna; Red or White Hos served
‘with chil or stuerkrautifyou lke; allan Sausage three kinds of Burgers
Served ona ghilled hard rol; Tuna Salad; Grilled Ham & Cheese; and
BLT. There are alco Rib Bye Steak Sandwiches served with provolone,
ariled peppers & onions; and the Chicken Sandwich ~ grilled, breaded
fF Bullalostyle - can be ordered with your choice of toppings. Perch
“Tenuders served with Fries and «Beer Battered Fish Sandwich are oflered,
anil sides of Sweet Fotata or French Fries, Onion Ringe and Mac Salad
are avallable. Foc the very hungry, The Willow Plates offer a mbeand:
mstchstyle combination of Red or White Hots and Burgers served sth
Mac Salad, Fries, and Onions all smothered in hot sate,
Good to Know:
Im addition to their regular menu, be sure to ask about the dally
specials; and take out service is available. The Willow int hes live er
terainment on Friday and Saturday nights; and they featare Karaoke
‘on Thursday and Sunday.
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COST (named for Dave Corea
ran, jell Cosco, Mike Staercow
and Don Torpy) & a Rochester
‘Supergroup of sorte, made up
‘of seasoned local musicians who
‘certainly know their way around
the regional music sexne. Wal
this new lineup, they've decided
je Rochestetians what they're
looking or -“We just want to sock
and party withthe people" They
promiseto leep it simple.to keep
the house rocking, andto keep the
‘crowd happy by making then a
imetuber ofthe party, Their music
‘eclatee rock recognisable tines
for fans of eck and roll who love
dancing and having fon. fal voce, on drums and vocals,
Batd members milude Dave Jeff Costo of Cheater, one of
Concorenof Dike bows Rochester's beat knewn sid
forhissold Fachbeat and power- highly acclamed rack ast
dntead vocals Nike Stacrow
Shag, commtbuuig experienced
rail gia wad
Sind Don Tonpy of Chasing Giants
‘onbass, who ids his wel boned
takes to Dae’ beat. eaing
solid shythen secon
‘CCST wil be perforing at 9
pron May Gat hubsil SI Eat
Ridge Roet. Cal 305 356955)
(sre cceband comm)