The Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival
 Holly's thoughts.... 

Sarah on tenor sax
photo by Holly

Sarah Spencer’s Transatlantic Band:

In Saturday’s first performance, Sarah and her band “woke up” her admirers with an electrifying My Memphis Baby. No, It Ain’t My Fault and Move the Body Over, among others, followed.  What a great way to be energized for the day!


 

Cornet Chop Suey    Brian Casserly is the ultimate showman even if he does compare himself to a big sprinkley jelly donut (or an eggplant when he has his purple shirt on). Each set has a theme which is reflected in his CDs.  I heard many enthusiastic comments about his tribute to Louis Armstrong, especially his informative stories.


Another story about “That’s A Plenty” reminding him of silent movie chase scenes…the chase, the horses, the panic music all the way to “The End” of his “three reel” musical arrangement was super.  Brian, Tommy, Jerry and Brett” performance of “Over the Rainbow” from throughout the audience was exceptional.

Brian, one hand trumpet, purple shirt
photo by Holly


Connecticut Festival All-Stars

Scotty described the group as an “organized jam session”… if they know it, they will play it. A wonderful group, I really enjoyed them

 
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Clark clarinet, Hughes cornet, Boates trombone
Photo by Marce

Wolverine Jazz Band

John Clark and group always the professionals…

  

By Holly

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