Thursday, September 21, 2006

Jazz Fest Jump 'n Jive

Kudos to the Jazz Festival folks for putting on another amazing show- #49 to be exact. Being a blues fan, the high lights for me were Keb' Mo' and Bonnie Raitt's fantastic performances in the arena. I also enjoyed Duke Robillard and Hubert Sumlin on the Garden stage (although I wish they hadn't been at the same time as Bonnie). I've heard these artists many times in the past so the big surprise for me was the McCollough Sons of Thunder -Harlem's gospel brass band that had everyone dancing ,rocking and clapping with unabashed joy! What a treat. Can't imagine how they'll top it for next year- the BIG 50, but you know they will!
Cheers!
Robin