We have had some fabulous gigs lately. It's been a real pleasure these past few weeks. Everyone has been in the mood to party! I notice it now more than ever before. Maybe because spring has sprung, or Obama is President, or people are just feeling optimistic but our audiences have been so enthusiastic. Of course I might add that the band is sounding better than ever these days, especially with the horn arrangements that Kenny Anderson (on trumpet) has been creating! Anyway, I am so happy …
Will I Stay the Course?
That's what I asked myself as I stood in line for Ann Hampton Callaway's show at Dizzy's Coca Cola in the Jazz at Lincoln Center facility. It was such a great gig. And it is big time. I couldn't help thinking that I was so far away from a booking like this in NYC. I felt a bit depressed by it - at first... then I began to ask myself: …