Nov. 22 Session Summary

Our pre-Thanksgiving session had a smaller turn out, but did not disappoint! The Basin Street Regular Jammers set the stage, led by our venerable Jazzmaster, Del Gomes. We introduced a new tune, Jeepers, Creepers. It went surprisingly well, even with me on vocals (lol). Sandy Smallwood represented on Blue Moon, Goody Goody (her signature tune), & Georgia (audio clip below). George Smith and Richelle Cross-Smith closed the last set w/ a stirring rendition of "Old Man River." We need more like this...onto the featured acts...

Ulysses Jasz Band from Santa Barbara showed us the style that makes them popular at The James Joyce. A very upbeat traditional jasz group, they played many popular favorites to the delight of our audience. Rhonda Cardinal provided a nice video on their story (see below link). And yes, we did have a participatory parasol parade! (even w/o Linda Shorb, who is on vacation). We can dance if we want to...surpassing the parasol parade critical mass. Thanks to all of our paraders...we needed every one you!

The Cool Notes from nearby Cuesta College really wowed the crowd, a surprisingly effective intermission band. Great energy, great music. They chose their set with us in mind. Personally, they made me proud of our mission in helping kids pursue jazz. They were stoked to get some of our spare music books. Local sensation Talia Ortega, their senior member at 21, said it best: "We love and live jazz, thank you so much for having us." Many of the regulars expressed bringing these kids back. :)

Below are some highlights from the show: (1) audio link to Georgia; (2) Ulysses Jasz story; (3) Cool Notes 3-minute video: Don't Get Around Much Anymore; & (4) random fotos & captions. Next show = 12/13. Mark ur calendars. Royal Garden Swing Orchestra & Pacific Swing! Bring ur dancing shoes...

Georgia

http://youtu.be/O12uzZVLGco

Ullyses Jasz

http://youtu.be/XzJ7dmI-61o

Cool Notes

http://youtu.be/zTUCTVrQ5VQ

Random Fotos & Picture Captions:

Got my axe, got my jazz hat!

Ulysses in the house!

The line up...

Once again, we got first place in the Clam Festival Parade. Special parade kudos go out to The Creole Syncopators,  Hugh Robinson, Rhonda Cardinal, & your truly. I wanna be like Hugh when I grow up. God Bless.

 Next show. C u there.