I just returned from five days in New York, where I saw six shows at four venues. I need that overdose now and then, but I think we really have the ideal jazz scene here: lots of choices but seldom overwhelming, and the quality of the music is right up there with the Big Apple! We have some great music this week— from former residents, a popular long-timer, an exciting solo piano CD release, and a fundraiser reunion of some former teen standouts. Read more here!