Next Time: Sat., 4/13, 11am-2pm, TowerLight (3601 Wooddale Ave., St. Louis Park)
A good-sized group gathered to hone their jazz improvization skills this past weekend. Present were Sam (trombone), Jan (trumpet), Steve C (piano), Steve H (soprano), Raphael (bass), Matt (vocals), Gary (just visiting), Victoria (vocals) and, after a lengthy hiatus, Steve M (alto).
Sam kicked off the fun with his pick of Perdido (II-311). Matt got the vocals rolling with Moonglow (II-275). Victoria took a vocal turn as well, opting for When You're Smiling (III-437). Steve C called Benny Carter's When Lights Are Low (II-421). Matt took another turn with his choice of Quizas, Quizas, Quizas (III-329). Victoria's next option was the classic All Of Me (I-20). Raphael took a gamble with the Billy Strayhorn number, Upper Manhattan Medical Group (I-426). Another vocal opportunity for the singers, Matt chose You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me (I-458), while Victoria went with St. Louis Blues (II-366). Jan surprised us all with Alright, OK, You Win (I-27). Steve M finally got a say, turning to Get Out Of Town (II-148). Matt's last pick was Moonlight Becomes You (III-281).
Many people had to pull up stakes at 1:30, leaving no rhythm section, so the group said goodbye for another week.
Hope to see you next time!
--SJH
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