Last night, on campus, straight-ahead jazz: Richard Davis, bass, Willie Pickens, piano, Javon Jackson, tenor sax, Steve Wilson, alto & soprano sax, and Vinnie Sperrazza, drums. Highlights: a brass-less rendition of "So What" with Richard Davis's signature bass bowing, and Steve Wilson's composition, "The Epicurean". I could have tapped and clapped all night. When do I get to do this again?
Update (May 19, 2004): Most of the musicians on stage that night (Davis, Pickens and Jackson) have had the experience of playing alongside the great Elvin Jones. Sad news today of his passing yesterday. Requiescat in pace.
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