The first thing you need to know is that the 2015 Allegheny Jazz Party will take place on September 10-13, 2015, at the Inter-Continental Hotel (near the Cleveland Clinic) in Cleveland, Ohio.
“Michael, that’s a year from now. Why are you telling us this?”
I had such a good time at the AJP just concluded that I want everyone to get ready for next year: wonderful music in profusion, comfortable surroundings, a quiet and attentive audience paying serious attention to the good sounds, good food, comfortable rooms in a hotel full of very friendly staff. Ease and friendliness prevailed, thanks to Nancy Griffith and Kathy Hancock, who could run a medium-sized country with gentleness and efficiency.
You’ll notice I put MUSIC at the top of that list. Here’s a sample — the second performance from the informal session on Thursday night, created by Duke Heitger, trumpet; Bob Havens (amazing at 84 or any age), trombone; Nicki Parrott, string bass; Howard Alden, guitar; Rossano Sportiello, piano:
You can keep up with the AJP here or at website.
The experience at the AJP was special for reasons beyond the splendid music: a rare comfort was in the air and the guests were so easy with one another. If you have a 2015 calendar, I encourage you to mark the dates on it now. You won’t be sorry.
More videos to come.
May your happiness increase!
Thanks for the heads up on the calendar!
Wishing you, family and friends a sweet, healthy
New Year!
Ditto! You would love the AJP!
Amazing musicians!! Each a master of his/her instrument..I love it~
If this is a sample of what’s going to be happening at the AJP in
2015, AND in Cleveland, it’s something I can shoot for..Believe me, I’m going to try!!
That would be delightful, and, yes, it is a real sample!
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