Labor Day Gig 2008

The day started overcast and pouring down rain. And the prognosis was not good for an outdoor gig. But as the musician’s called me to see if we were gonna cancel, I kept telling everyone we were on for the Ballard Locks gig. I told whoever would listen that the clouds would part and the rain would abate for the two hour concert. But I didn’t really believe it. Guess what? That is exactly what happened.  :o)

So here are some pictures taken by my grandson, who I paid to play roadie for me today. He schlepped equipment, set up my saxes, ran cables and took pictures.

First is the one-man road crew, grandson Nicky. Then there are the horns from left to right Don, me, Suzy and Gary. Next the inimitable Sharon joined us with a nice vocal or five.

Featured are the Dissonance Rhythm section; Saul, Brad, and Rossen. Don and his trumpet-playing daughter Maiya. Finally Gary doing a solo interpretation on Jordu.

Here’s the set list:

First set:

• Freddie Freeloader
• Blue Bossa
• Do Nothing (vocal)
• Embraceable You (vocal)
• Straight no Chaser
• Blues for Kim
• Nice Work if you Can Get it (vocal)
• Jordu (Gary and rhythm only)
• When Sunny Gets Blue

Second Set:

• Doxy
• Killer Joe
• Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
• Love is Here to Stay (vocal)
• Summertime (vocal)
• Blue Monk
• Night Train
• The Lady is a Tramp (vocal)
• Stolen Moments
• Jersey Bounce

As you can see this is some of my favorite songs. That’s why I put this combo together, to get better at soloing and play the songs I like. :o)