Poets and Jazz Musicians Drink Wine:: the gig

I played the concert last night and it went very well. I was happy, surprised and generally estatic about the turnout. The place was full or Jazz and Poetry lovers. The audience was tops. The group I put together was excellent, if I may say so myself. Joe Mills, the poet, was great. What a nice night. Sometimes you get lucky. I guess if there are talented people around, goods things can happen if you let them. This an interview with Joe Mills and I about the show. It aired on WFDD. David Ford, as always did a great job interviewing and editing.

We played along with the poet on few pieces. This generally went pretty well. I'm always challenged by this and I have done a ton of it over the years.

Jon Metzger was his usual swinging self on the Vibes. I went to NC School of the Arts with Jon for a brief moment in 1977. My friends Albert and Camilla Reeves were there. Always great to see these Jazz lovers.

The show opened with a Poem "A Winemaker Defends His Craft" I had Jon add a little vibes about halfway through. Then a swinging little version of "Pennies From Heaven". Everyone had a go at it. That's how the night went poem, music, poem, music. The audience seemed to love it. So did we.

Here is the line up:

Joe Mills, poet

Jon Metzger, vibes

Matt Kendrick, bass

Jacqui Carrasco, violin

John Wilson, drums

Mark Mazzatenta, guitar

Thanks to all for a great night. Thanks to the Carolina Chamber Symphony Players for putting this show on.