MIM: This holiday celebration brings back the Marty Ashby Trio from Pittsburgh to share the stage with Arizona’s hottest jazz talent. Along with favorites from the summer show, the Encore program will also highlight several new world premieres as well as music that celebrates holiday traditions from around the world.
I have always convinced myself that I like jazz. Ok, or at least I feel like I should like jazz. After all, I was in the jazz band in high school. We have an easy-listening jazz CD. Obviously, I should like jazz.
Epiphany #1: There are many people out there that REALLY like jazz. Sponsored by the local jazz radio station, the jazz enthusiasts came out in droves.
Ephiphany #2: I don’t really like jazz after all. Ok, its enjoyable and I appreciate the musicianship. But I don’t follow the artists, I recognize but cannot name most of the songs, and I’m jazzed out after an hour. Luckily I was able to sneak out at intermission.
Perhaps I’m being a little hard on this show. It was beautiful music and the skill of the artists is impressive. The music was familiar and the few holiday songs were perfect for the occasion. Overall, I felt the show was exactly what was promised – a lovely afternoon of jazz favorites.
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