Emma Sayles (another Sugarfoot member) joined
Dave Ruffner, Paul Midiri, and Jim Fryer to present a very fine
trombone quartet version of “Joe Avery’s Piece.” Blue Street’s
Jason Jurzak and David Hull joined in on tuba and piano.
We next heard an exciting “Alabama Jubilee” performed on banjo
and guitar strings by Bob Price, Matt Bottel, Pat Mercuri and
Bob Leary (vocalizing as well). Contributing to the excitement
were drummer Bob Bequillard and pianist David Hull.
The horns were next to hold forth. Fred Vigorito, Forrest
Helmick, Dan Tobias and Sugarfooter Liz Dietz comprised the
front line and were backed by honoree Albie Bernard and
Sugarfoot pianist Robert Young.
Several other musicians joined in the
festivities including Jim Lawler (drums) and Danny Selzer (tuba
with Sugarfoot). Many musicians returned to the well populated
stage to partake in the closing numbers. As many as could fit on
the stage assembled for the “second line” finale.
Host Jeff Barnhart asked for audience reaction to the new venue.
We hope the positive reaction expressed by those present will
have bearing on the choice of this venue in the coming years.
Text and Photos by Ed Orr
That's it - it was over. Fred Vigorito of the
Galvanized Jazz Band said it for all of us: Thank you, Fred
Ulbrich Jr. of Mountain Ridge, and Ray Ross, Festival Director.
You've hit a Home Run!
