We had a wonderful turnout last month and have some nice videos to share, care of Brickman Studios.
Thanks again to all who came out and to the bandmembers that night:
Rob Paparozzi, Andricka Hall, Russ Velazquez, Clifford Carter, Al Orlo, Gene Lewin, Larry Etkin, Louise Baranger, Bill Harris, Jon Saxon, Alessandra Levy, Anne Carpenter, and Sarah Peck.
and our guests:
Bobby Harden and Steve Walter.
When Something is Wrong with My Baby
Featuring Andricka Hall and Bobby Harden.
Soul Man, Hold On, Wrap It Up
“Sam and Dave” medley, featuring Rob Paparozzi, Bobby Harden, and Russ Velazquez.
Tell Me Something Good
Featuring Andricka Hall on vocals, Rob Paparozzi on harmonica, and Al Orlo on guitar.
Higher Ground
Featuring Russ Velazquez and Andricka Hall.
Steve Wexler and The Top Shelf Blog 
Thank You, Lew Soloff
Trumpet Legend Lew Soloff passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 8, 2015 in New York City.
Soloff was the consummate New York musician whose 50-plus year career spanned thousands of recording sessions and live performances with artists such as Gil Evans, Blood Sweat and Tears, Frank Sinatra, Carla Bley, Barbra Streisand, Machito, Marianne Faithfull, Paul Shaffer, Manhattan Brass, Jon Faddis and Ornette Coleman.
The Top Shelf had the honor of working with Lew on September 27, 2013 when he took over the lead trumpet duties for a performance at The Cutting Room. A highlight of the evening was Lew performing his iconic solo from the Blood Sweat & Tears’ hit “Spinning Wheel.”
Thank you, Lew, for all the great music and for a terrific gig.
Click to read Soloff’s obituary in the New York Times.