Aloha - I caught an unbelievably great show the other night at Sonoma State University. Jackie Ryan was the singer and I must admit my great ignorance (and some sadness) at not having known about her before. She put on a very professional, fun, personable and a definite jazz lovers show. She picked great tunes, has wonderful and engaging presence and for gods sake get yourself an opportunity to see her. I especially loved her crew this night (and apologies for not having all their names here). The drummer was excellent, they all were, but his facial expressions as he became lost in the music (in the finest sense of the word) or rather as he BECAME the music, was a beautiful thing.
http://www.jackieryanmusic.com/
After doing just a bit of web research the depths of my ignorance is always amazing. Do check her out gang.
I used to complain it was difficult to find Jazz around Sonoma County and in some ways, depending on where you live, it is. However, I need to work harder because after this I know there is some world class jazz - right here.
On a last closing note - she's got some aloha spirit too after a couple of years on Maui.
Aloha . . . .
David
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