The Black Butterflies
1 De Mayo
www.theblackbutterflies.com
By George W. Harris

Comprised of Merceds Figueras/sax, Tony Larokko/sax, Fred Berryhill,perc, Bopa “King Carre/perc, Nick Gianni/b, Dan Tepfer/key and Kenny Wollesen/dr, The Black Butterflies is a band that mixes plugged in Miles Davis ideas with wildly cacophonic solos. The twin saxes go all over the Michelin map and back, with thunderous percussion jarring the senses. Only the suave “Music Heals All Wounds” serves as a balm to the bumpy ride provided by these raucous artists. This band could use a chrysalis to develop into something that floats a bit better.