Big Band sounds are still floating in my head. I've been to a benefit for my nephew's high school jazz band. I know I'm the proud aunt, but he makes that trumpet sing. This evening's event was a dance at the Eagles Club.
I haven't enjoyed myself as I did tonight in a very long time. No, I didn't dance. However, I did enjoy watching everyone else. People of all ages were cutting a rug. Fathers were dancing with daughters and mothers with sons. Toddlers were spinning around. Great Grandparents were putting them all to shame.
The jazz band was set up on a stage just like back from the Glenn Miller era. The music and the ambiance gave it a wonderful feeling of nostalgia. The jazz band musicians were dressed in black trousers, crisp white shirts, and deep red ties. They looked really sharp.
It really was a magical evening.
At the end there was a big standing ovation. I thought it was well deserved. Everyone left smiling. It was a real feel good kind of evening.
I was so glad I went to see my Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. :-) (I can just see him rolling his eyes at that one.) It was well worth the drive.
CW
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CreativeWoman posted on Apr 01, 2008
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MissMimi said on Apr 01, 2008....
CDub, this made me smile. It sounds like it was a fabulous evening. I love Big Band music, especially Glen Miller. I love to watch people losing their inhibitions and dance like crazy. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself so much. :) -
secretlife said on Apr 01, 2008....
i just love the way these kids can make those intruments come alive!i know the feeling you had watching him play as i get the same feeling every time i see one of mine performing.glad you had fun! -
Actorguy said on Apr 01, 2008....
Don't know if you've heard this version, CW, but the young Bette Midler is one of my favs -
CreativeWoman said on Apr 01, 2008....
Mimi,
It really was a great time. They did a wonderful job. The venue was small and that made the sound encompass the whole place. Everyone there was smiling all evening. :-) It was nice seeing grandparents teaching their precious ones to dance the steps they obviously loved.
secret.
Thanks. I am always in awe of my nephew's talents. He's a very humble kid, but he has such natural ability with most things.
Actorguy,
I love the "Divine Miss M". :-) She does a fun version. Thank you for posting this.
CW
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Zayda said on Apr 01, 2008....
CW--I'm so glad you had a good time. I love Big Band music. Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller are my favorites. :) -
CreativeWoman said on Apr 01, 2008....
Thanks, Zayda. It really was a nice change of pace. :-)
CW
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GrapeKoolaid said on Apr 01, 2008....
I woulda cut the rug with ya... I would have insisted. With my two left feet and all... :) -
skald said on Apr 01, 2008....
I read this with a big smile on my face. It sounded great and I am glad that you had a good time. -
Trinov said on Apr 01, 2008....
Hi, I think that the big band era had the most up music I've ever heard and we love Glenn Miller. Why not a real revival of big bands? -
CreativeWoman said on Apr 01, 2008....
Grape,
I would have been happy to accept your offer to dance. I'm no Ginger Rogers, but it would have been fun. :-)
skald,
It was fun. I'm glad I made you smile. :-)
Trinov,
I had forgotten how much I enjoyed big band music until last night. You are right. It is very uplifting. I think a revival of it would be great too. :-)
CW
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GrapeKoolaid said on Apr 01, 2008....
Always keep my dancing shoes polished for such an occasion. :) -
vacantmind said on Apr 01, 2008....
I love big band music. That was all my grandmother would play. Just imagine that was controversial music at one point! I am glad you had a good time. -
CreativeWoman said on Apr 01, 2008....
vacant,
I'm sure the love songs of that era created their own raised eyebrows at the time. They are so sweet now. I love them. :-) My best friend's mom always loved big band music too.
CW
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queenparanoia said on Apr 02, 2008....
this is nice cw... i like it when youre happy... =) -
CreativeWoman said on Apr 02, 2008....
queen,
Thank you. Me too. :-)
CW
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CreativeWoman said on Apr 02, 2008....
Grape,
How did I miss you in your polished dancing shoes? Forgive me, my friend. Let's twirl around the dance floor. :-)
CW
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