I've learned that to book so-called 'marginal' acts we need sponsorship or subsidizing. The gate won't pay for them. I'd be one of 10 at an AACM concert, and now 250 to 300 people will show up at the club for one. They're comfortable with all of it. To make money I'll book a local Latin dance band.
People come and drink and jack their bodies.
Jane Bunnett and Larry Kramer. We've got Cindy Blackman's quartet with Gary Bartz. Where, I don't know yet. Call for local listings. Welcome to the jazz club of the future.