We opened with a version of "Sandu," followed by a series of 'songs of love' in honor of Valentine's Day. Ending the set with "Cherokee" at a respectably bright tempo, it was clear that this trio is really going to be heating up over the coming weeks. Our second set opened with a smooth version of "All Blues," then we opened up the session.
Vocalists Darlene Fulda and Joy Mega warmed the mood with "The Nearness of You" and "Fever," respectively, followed by a highly entertaining impromptu set with composer and multi-instrumentalist David Amram!
David, armed with French Horn, Djembe and Penny Whistle, called Ellington's "Take the A-Train" to start us off, then went into a freestyle rhyme on the blues and a rather hilarious mash up of "Arkansas Traveler," "I Got Rhythm," and his own made up lyrics to a spontaneous "Riverhead Song."
David, armed with French Horn, Djembe and Penny Whistle, called Ellington's "Take the A-Train" to start us off, then went into a freestyle rhyme on the blues and a rather hilarious mash up of "Arkansas Traveler," "I Got Rhythm," and his own made up lyrics to a spontaneous "Riverhead Song."
Our audience was great, Tom and Jamison were tending a terrific bar, and Melissa (as well as all of the table servers) presented excellent fare from the appetizing menu at Bistro 72.
Other than that...
We're getting ready for this Saturday with Jane Hastay at the Solo Piano set, followed by none other than the fabulous bassist Bakithi Kumalo (of Paul Simon 'Graceland' fame) sitting in with us at some point in the evening. Count on another surprise or two as well!
Reservations are highly recommended.
Give a shout if you were there! Or let us know when you're planning to drop in. Love to hear from you.
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