In the new issue of Philadelphia Weekly:
Erik Deutsch
Sun., June 3, 9pm. $10. World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215.222.1400 www.worldcafelive.com
There’s much to live up to when you title your new album Demonio Teclado, or “demon keyboard.” But Erik Deutsch, on the piano, Rhodes, organ and other teclados, has all the requisite skills. The former Coloradan and current Brooklynite is prized in groove-jazz and pop circles, with sideman stints ranging from Charlie Hunter to Shooter Jennings (son of Waylon). His 2007 debut Fingerprint was a marvel, combining modern jazz and hints of acoustic Americana. The 2009 follow-up Hush Money was more electric, in line with Deutsch’s rootsy instrumental rock leanings. His new originals, varied in mood, dovetail with tasty covers of Ike Turner and Neil Young. — David R. Adler
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