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I’m looking forward to my “special guest” appearance with Billy Mintz’s Two Bass Band tomorrow (Thursday)night at ibeam in Brooklyn. On October 4th I’ll be at Dizzy’s at J@LC with Marian McPartland and other piano luminaries. October 8th brings a … Continue reading →

In preparation for the CD launch I’m giving my web site a makeover. For the past few years I’ve been posting pictures as part of the blog. So I’ve decided to remove the Photos Gallery page. I didn’t want to … Continue reading →

  Saturday Aug. 28th, 2010     9:30pm—midnight   Roberta Piket Trio at Miles’ Café— Saturday August 28th   Roberta Piket Trio Roberta Piket piano Daryl Johns bass Billy Mintz drums Join us at this brand new midtown venue for a rare … Continue reading →

We’re still in the process of mixing the new recording. This is the most complex project I’ve done as a leader. We recorded several string/wind arrangements of mine (and one gorgeous ballad arrangement of Billy’s). There are also a couple … Continue reading →

As always I had a great time playing with saxophonist Louie Belogenis and drummer Billy Mintz last night at Middle Collegiate Church in the East Village. I hope this great trio can perform more. It’s a pleasure to play improvised … Continue reading →

Nice review of the Five Spot CD we recorded live in Ukraine a few years ago: Music Review: Five Spot – Poltva – Blogcritics Music.

Roberta Piket Trio in NYC Monday, July 26, 2010 Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm Roberta Piket, piano Billy Mintz, drums Yoshi Waki, bass Location: Miles’ Cafe Street: 212 E. 52nd street City/Town: New York, NY

Today I’ll be working on organ overdubs for the studio version of Degree Absolute. Also working on some parts for Irridium gig on July 7th with NY jazz Repertory Orchestra featuring Vic Juris and Dave Liebman.

Clinton’s support of McCain’s summer gas tax moratorium idea is a classic example of Democrats who think they can win by being “Republican Lite.” Only Obama had the integrity to tell the truth about this silly idea, that every respected … Continue reading →