Ran Blake: Ghosts at Regattabar

With his long face and full beard, the pianist Ran Blake has the look of an Old Testament prophet. The darkness audible in so much of his music and a six-decade-long fascination with film noir suggest something more than a passing familiarity with the devil. Blake has been a passionate moviegoer since his Springfield boyhood. Again and again, his music has paid tribute to the movies. There may or may not be anyone alive who knows more about old movies of the noirish sort. There is definitely no one who loves them more, let alone whos as gifted a composer and pianist. Mark Feeney writes on the arts for The Boston Globe.---Seats are assigned by date of purchase...

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With his long face and full beard, the pianist Ran Blake has the look of an Old Testament prophet. The darkness audible in so much of his music and a six-decade-long fascination with film noir suggest something more than a passing familiarity with the devil. Blake has been a passionate moviegoer since his Springfield boyhood. Again and again, his music has paid tribute to the movies. There may or may not be anyone alive who knows more about old movies of the noirish sort. There is definitely no one who loves them more, let alone whos as gifted a composer and pianist. Mark Feeney writes on the arts for The Boston Globe.---Seats are assigned by date of purchase. Tickets purchased the night of the show at the door will be seated first come, first served at remaining tables.Groups larger than 8 must purchase a group package at [email protected] or by calling 617-661-5099.

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