Last night's gig

Last night’s gig at the Heathman was some good fun. Joining me was Kevin Deitz on the bass, and Luke Soasey on the saxophone.

I haven’t had a gig with my friend Luke in at least 6 years – we couldn’t really remember exactly how long it had been. We both have small children, so maybe the sleepless nights have blurred our memories? He has a daughter, 2 1/2 years old, with his wife Molly. And I’ve got my two little munchkins. I do remember that we both performed at each others’ weddings – at Lukes’s, I sang “At Last” as Molly walked down the aisle, and at mine, he played a Calypso dance tune for the recessional. So some details stick in my head, after all! Good memories.

It was really great to gig and reconnect with an old friend. My favorite tune last night was “Cantaloupe Island” by Herbie Hancock. I only like to do that tune when I have someone like Luke in the band – and he ROCKED it. In case you’ve never heard that tune before, it is a jazz must-hear.

And Kevin was really awesome, of course. His bass solos move so fast sometimes – where do all those notes come from?!? He is truly a seasoned musician and I always love when he can be in the trio.

Thanks to all the fans that came out to hear us. I saw a bunch of old friends and made some new ones! We’ll be back at the Heathman April 9 – hope to see ya.