Jazz Concert

Last night the kids and I attended a jazz concert.  It was at a local church, featuring a jazz orchestra from a local college.  The orchestra was filled with accomplished musicians and led by a man who has played with many o the great names in the jazz world.  All that to say is, it was great!  And free. And, in Boop's words, loud.

They performed a concert of traditional and contemporary jazz along with a few swing tunes.  About a dozen or so couples got up and danced during the swing portion of the program.  The kids and I enjoyed watching them.  Quite a few were very talented.

I grew up listening to jazz and blues.  And this morning I am trying to figure out why I don't anymore.  Anyway, the kids humored me by listening intently.  Well, except for EG because we were out way past her bed time.  I hope through it all that I introduced my kids to something new.  And that maybe one of them will appreciate jazz and blues when they get older.

On the way home, I thanked them all for humoring me for the night.  We look forward to another concert after the new year. . . .