Darcy James Argue wins "Best Debut" in Village Voice poll
Congratulations to my partner, Darcy Argue, on his outstanding showing in this year's Village Voice Jazz Critics's poll. Darcy's album, Infernal Machines (New Amsterdam) placed first in the Best Debut category and fourth overall.
It's a brilliant album, the culmination of years' work. Any reasonable person would have told you that it was impossible to move to New York and become a big band leader in the 2000's, but Darcy showed everyone.
Congratulations also to my friend Linda Oh who also made the list for her Entry (Linda Oh Music).
How cool is that?
Some of the guys have opened a bottle of two buck chuck ( cheap red wine from Trader Joe's ) in the office
I lift my plastic glass to you!
Posted by: The Phantom | December 30, 2009 at 03:46 PM
Cheers, Phantom. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Lindsay Beyerstein | December 30, 2009 at 04:27 PM
Congrats! It's a well deserved prize.
Posted by: Alon Levy | December 30, 2009 at 05:15 PM
Somebody's built up a big head of steam punk.
Mazal tov!
Posted by: Dabodius | December 30, 2009 at 06:27 PM
Congratulations to Darcy!
Posted by: John | December 30, 2009 at 07:14 PM
congratulations darcy! it's good to be noticed ain't it? keep up the good music. lord knows we need it. now, more than ever maybe.
(your truffles should be arriving tomorrow, enjoy.
i recommend the raspberry truffle combined with a glass of dry champagne. raspberry is pink and white stripes.
happy new year ya'll)
Posted by: minstrel hussain boy | December 30, 2009 at 11:22 PM
It is indeed a brilliant album. I gave my wife a copy for an extremely selfish birthday present, and it gets a lot of play.
Congratulations to yer man.
Posted by: chris y | December 31, 2009 at 04:39 AM
Well done! (New York knows what it likes.)
Are there any samples on YouTube we can listen to?
Posted by: Lesley | December 31, 2009 at 06:26 AM
The NY Mets have just given a big contract to Jason Bay, another BC native who will be playing the outfield
The NYC BC Mafia is prospering
Posted by: The Phantom | December 31, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Woooooooo!!!!!
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=513537621 | December 31, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Cass | December 31, 2009 at 01:58 PM
W00t! Congratulations. Recognition is good.
Posted by: Uraniabce | December 31, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Secret Society on YouTube. Complete audio of several Secret Society concerts.
Posted by: Lindsay Beyerstein | January 01, 2010 at 05:02 PM
Congratulations!!!!!
Well done!!!!
Posted by: Zitmeds | January 02, 2010 at 05:18 AM
Bravo, Darcy! We toast your success and wish you many more in the new year.
Posted by: Koobickle | January 02, 2010 at 01:29 PM
Trust a philosopher to have a partner named Argue.... ;)
Posted by: anon | January 17, 2010 at 10:46 AM