Snowlight in Minnesota 2/28/09

Unlike Vermont, Minnesota doesn't seem to have a great jazz song written about it. Too many syllables in the name, I think. That doesn't stop us from having good music, though- check out the club list on the right and also the great sites like Jazz Police and Twin Cities Jazz Society.

Despite the snow emergency, a dozen people found jazz important enough to come out to the workshop today including a new pianist, Jay, who played very well and fit in quite nicely. Our other pianist, Norman, also came and he and Jay switched off for a few songs. Here's Norman, Gene (drums) and Sam (bass):



In addition we had sax (Wes), clarinet (Jim), guitars (Craig and Tim) and three vocalists (Annie, Dick and Vicki) who took turns on songs like "Have You Met Miss Jones," "Watch What Happens," "I'll Remember April," "By The Time I Get to Phoenix." Instrumentals included "Forest Flower," "Pent Up House" and a few others.



Hope to see you next week!