Just what it says: the second installment of joys created for us on the spot by Danny Tobias, trumpet, flugelhorn, Eb alto horn, and Rossano Sportiello, piano –at Brith Sholom Synagogue in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania — made possible by the gracious people of the Pennsylvania Jazz Society.
Thanks to the PJS for having the foresight to present these two friend-heroes; thanks to Peter Reichlin for tuning the piano and many other generosities; thanks to the good people who filled the hall.
In my first post, I shared LADY BE GOOD, EMILY, I GOT IT BAD, and IF DREAMS COME TRUE — a wonderful assortment. Here’s more.
First, a solo interlude by Rossano, connecting Ralph Sutton, Fred Chopin, and Willie “the Lion” Smith — pianists who had much in common when it came to melody and drama:
A completely tender SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME:
and Rossano’s sweet commentary on it:
I’LL CLOSE MY EYES:
and the concluding performance of the concert’s first half, I WANT TO BE HAPPY:
It was an extraordinary afternoon. And there’s a whole second half to be shared.
May your happiness increase!
JAZZ LIVES 