Barnicle Bill Trio – No Black Tie
After making several prime time appearances on national television, the Barnicle Bill Trio presented their debut album at a sold out Bimhuis on May 13 2010, coinciding with drummer John Engels’ 75th birthday. Many concerts at all main venues and festivals in the Netherlands followed after that. The development which the band has made clearly...
Kirk Lightsey Trio – If You’re Not Having Fun By Now…
It’s always tempting to tot up a musician’s past achievements when reacting to their work, especially when their CV is an impressive and broad as that of Kirk Lightsey. But what is so striking about listening to this album is how it seems to emerge from nowhere, form no particular “genre” or historical style. Like...
Claude Diallo Situation: Live at No Black Tie
July 2010 marks the first Asia performance for Claude Diallo Situation. The band was invited to perform in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. The intimate setting of No Black Tie, Malaysia’s top Jazz Club. Its professional and friendly team led by Evelyn Hii, combined with the excitement in showcasing us with one of...
Vendo Rumba, Live at No Black Tie
The Mario Lopez Band featuring Alina Ramirez on the piano and Mario Lopez on bass and guitar bring you the sounds of South America, Europe and beyond through a selection of contemporary and traditional, original Latin tunes. Accompanied by the talents of Cuban drummer Pablo Calzado, vocalist Carlos Sendros, horn sections of Eddie Wen, Christophe...
Traffic Jam In The Jungle
Throughout April 2011, No Black Tie has subsequently played host to a dynamic genre-altering trio of musicians. Coming all the way from the land of the Eiffel Tower, musician/photographer/film maker Sig performed on loops, piano & cello, Stalk on saxophone and Kus providing the beatbox. They were joined my Malaysian drumming icon Lewis Pragasam. It...
Isaac Entry Live at No Black Tie
Born in KL, raised in Borneo, PJ and later Sydney, Isaac Entry’s music is a global tale about local stories. Drawing heavily on the traditions of folk and roots music he has crafted a sound and sense of songwriting that is distinctly his. His exposure to music and performing came in the setting of Sunday...