Eight relatives and two friends gathered for dinner before the concert. at McKenzie River Bar and Grill. It is conveniently located across the street from the concert venue. Gathering two and a half hours before the concert gave good opportunity for visiting. With family members from AZ and Hawaii this was very special. By the luck of the draw I was seated next to a cousin and his wife who were not at dinner with us.
The concert was in Washington Pavilion, which in its former life was a high school. It's a very good venue for a concert. My close personal friend, Herb, was in fine form. He played his trumpet on most numbers which were mostly reprise of his record albums. While the band played, scenes related to the album played on the screen behind the orchestra. His wife of 60 plus years sang one one. Herb related stories connected to the recordings. In the band was a piano player, two guitarists, a trombone player and our cousin Kristopher, playing trumpet.
Why does a 90 year old go on the concert circuit? Obviously he enjoys keeping his memories alive as he continues to make new ones. They do ten concerts and then have a month off. In conversation with family member after the concert, Kristopher remarked that Herb is as affable behind the scenes as he is on stage.
Takk for alt,
Al
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