Hello
from Rochester, NY:
Before
we talk music, let me say that March
is a great time for sports fans. Baseball spring training
has begun, the NBA and NHL is gearing up toward the playoffs
and college basketball is headed for "March Madness."
Throw in indoor Lacrosse and a few boxing events and the
jocks have got it all.
We're
going to Florida for a few days this month to visit my son
Chris, who's director of media relations with the Tampa
Bay Rays of the American League. I'll hang with him
and catch a fewspring training games while Cathie lounges
at the beach. It will be nice to get out of the snow for
even a short while.
I
forced myself to watch the entire Grammys show last month
and I'm convinced more than ever that it's gotten to the
point were it's mostly "show-biz", over the top
production and little musical value. The opening with Elton
John and Lady Gaga showed them both as fine vocalists and
pianists except for the ridiculous makeup and outfits. I
think the best musical moment was Sugarland's Jennnifer
Nettles singing with Bon Jovi. I wish more awards
were given to jazz performers although there was an award
for jazz great Clark Terry. It would have been nice
to say a little something of this jazz icon and the plethora
of his musical accomplishments instead of a five-second
view in the audience.
Some
artists who will be appearing in the upstate NY area this
month include; Jazz At The Lincoln Center Orchestra with
Wynton Marsalis, Carrie Underwood, Robert Cray Band, Michael
Feinstein and Billy Joe & Elton John together.
For
the past thirteen years, I have been very fortunate to have
as the vocalist in my group, Kimberly Westcott, a
wonderful vocalist and person. Sadly, Kimberly is moving
back home to St. Louis and will be missed by all of us.
She'll be replaced by another great vocalist, Mary Ellen
Hayden, no stranger to our group, having filled in on
many occasions, so we won't miss a beat.
Bye
for now,
Fred
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