Never the less, the jazz is fantastic!
Today, at the Tuesday Gringo Market, jazz was played live to drum up ticket sales.
And what remarkable jazz it was.
John Day, an internationally known jazz pianist and trumpet player, Paul Day, the best local musician on bass and Yella singing, played at the Tuesday Market.
As several hundred people milled around the market, in one corner, sublime music was being played.
These people had no idea what was going on. Never again in their lifetime will they have the opportunity to hear, in such an intimate setting, this quality jazz. For the most part, it went over peoples heads.
How could that be? It was so good, it was moving!
The piano and bass players were solid like a foundation. Nothing caught the ear that was out of place or inappropriate. It was all right on. In addition, hot licks were flung where there were spaces in the music.
This all done WITHOUT any rehearsal. None! Yes, they had some charts and fake books but that was it. All the transitions, beginnings and ends were solid and beautiful. Without rehearsal!
Unbelievable!
To hear and watch masters is a wonderful thing. And it is moving.
Yella did great on vocals too, if you are wondering. Plus she was pushing ticket sales.
The proof is in the pudding. They sold out of tee shirts, they sold out Saturday night and got a good start on Thursday and Friday nights.
Success all around.
Here is a link to photos of the music at the Tuesday Gringo Event
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