DIANE REEVES 440 OR 442?

[David Ilvedson]

I bet in Europe it's 442, but I'd tune the piano at your standard pitch...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044


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From: "PIANISSIMO PIANOFORTE S.L." <patrick at pianospianissimo.com>
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Received: 11/14/2006 7:06:40 AM
Subject: DIANE REEVES 440 OR 442?


>Hi RicB or any others that can help,

>Diane Reeves is playing over here in a couple of days and we are supplying
>the piano (Hamburg D). Just wondering, did she/her manager insist on the
>piano being at 440 or 442? or were they not really bothered? As usual the
>organizers haven't told us and don't want any last minute surprises.

>Thanks,

>Patrick


>> Hi Folks
>>
>> Tonite I got one of those wonderful opportunities that come along in our
>> trade from time to time.  Diane Reeves and her trio were in town and
>> playing at one of my venues, the Vest Norsk Jazzsenter / Bergen Jazz
>> Forum.  Extra special because the pianist was on our 5 month old Hamburg
>> C, which I have to say is probably the nicest sounding C I've ever run
>> into.  Its been a little temperemental tuning wise on occasion, and I
>> was a bit anxious this evening because of the gig, and because we just
>> hit early winter climate this week and virtually every piano in town is
>> out of tune. She cooperated wonderfully this evening tho... and boy did
>> the music shine as a result.
>>
>> We've had a Yamaha C3 these past 25 years and its been a stable
>> workhorse tried and true to be sure... but listening to this sparkle
>> tonite... well its just amazing what a class instrument at its best can
>> contribute to music.  The pianist one Peter Martin was simply ...
>> dynamite... and perfect for Diane's show. Diane herself put on one of
>> the classiest evenings I've ever had the pleasure to be apart of.  Not
>> just because of her voice... she just reached out and took hold of
>> everyone of us sitting out there... We were literally cuddled musically
>> all evening long.  Dont really know how else to put it.
>>
>> Anyways... I wish y'all coulda been here.  It was just wonderful.
>>
>> Cheers
>> RicB
>>


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