Monday, July 27, 2015

July 26 Show Recap...in case u missed it

7/26 Show Recap: Yesterday's show did not disappoint. The event was well attended and featured much dancing by the crowd. I attached a few pictures and a link to a brief 36 sec. video of the Crescent Katz at the end if this post.
Crescent Katz, a newly formed group with their debut CD out this past January (as Hugh informed me), had a majority of the audience tapping their toes. Watch out for this group in the near future. I highly recommend their CD. All of the members attended band camp in Monterey and were sponsored in some way by BSR. My friend at the snack bar commented that she used to babysit the trumpet player when he was in diapers. Great music, great talent, proud to support. I was waiting for their surprise tune and glad I waited until the end, when it came with an unexpected bang in the form of the Shakey's Pizza Theme Song. They left a hint in their official bio about Sherwood "Shakey" Johnson and paid tribute to this Sacramento jazz legend. I left the show singing "Go to Shakey's..." Perhaps one of the greatest jingles of all time, I was happy that those crazy cats brought it to my attention. But now I can't get that jingle out of my head.  ;)
Creole Synocopators drew rave applause from a near-capacity crowd. Clearly a professional cast of characters, they played and the audience dug. Nothing like a little New Orleans in Pismo Beach. I had the feeling that if they opened up the Vets Building then it would have drawn a streaming crowd up the hill from the beach. Great music, special treat. This is why BSR is here. The music is top notch. Everyone seemed happy.
Kudos to the Basin Street Regulars Jammers for representing and warming up the crowd. Several members were off to band camp and the remaining crew had to operate with a thin, but mighty group of jammers. The singers stepped up big. Sandy Smallwood ended the jam with a gripping and highly effective version of "Georgia." It felt the crowd wanted more, but, alas, onto the main acts. My favorite part was when Jeff Cardinal sang "Route 66." He really picked up the pace and drove the tune home, like you were taking the curves on Route 66 fast...in a convertible. His trumpet solo was awesome on this tune, seemingly inspired by his own singing. Great work Jeff. You made us proud. Thanks Sandy, u were a singing savior. More jammers next time...
OK jazz friends, stay tuned for next month. It will be hard to top this show, but we aim to please! As always, let's not forget about the Jubilee, October 22-25. 2015 Jubilee Info & Registration Form (shameless promo bit).
Creole Syncopators: Panoramic pic shows few empty seats...
Crescent Katz: The crowd had thinned by the end, but they missed a great end! U go Katz!
https://youtu.be/Igcp7gntuKM (30 Second YoutTube Clip of the Crescent Katz, a jammin'). Here is a link to their debut album. Note: Last tune = "Go To Shakey's!"

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