Back in May of last year, I performed at the Dallas Museum of Art with my band (Jamal Mathis Trio) for the second time. The first time was a remarkable experience because this venue is great for local exposure. I sold some of my CD’s and gave away posters. I also received a lot of names and e-mails added to my mailing list. This time, my band and I performed a full set of my previous album: MUSIC IN THE MIX, and we did another set of my new upcoming album. The music for the upcoming album is complete, so now we just have to record it and make it available. I’m thinking about a live recording this time, but I don’t know yet. Anyway, we jammed on the new tunes, and I think the response was greatly appreciated when the audience heard us perform them.

I enjoy performing at the Dallas Museum of Art. It’s large, wide, and open for crowds of people walking, browsing, and dinning. It gives much exposure. But I noticed that while we were playing, more people was coming inside the venue and didn’t know who we were. So every now and then during the set, I stood up and said a few words about me, the band, and the tunes we were performing. It was a little distracting when people was walking, but it was still fun. However, in small performing venues, it’s more intimate. I can concentrate on the audience, and the audience can concentrate on me.

Check us out on the videos below, and let me know how you like some of the new tunes for the upcoming album.