For our beloved Aunt Ida Melrose! Hal Smith, drums; Ryan Gould, string bass; Katie Cavera, guitar; Carl Sonny Leyland, piano; Kim Cusack, clarinet / tenor and vocal; Anita Thomas, clarinet / alto; Clint Baker, trombone; Bria Skonberg, trumpet. Recorded at the 2011 Sacramento Jazz Jubilee by Michael Steinman for JAZZ LIVES (http://www.jazzlives.wordpress.com).
Go Bria -- she should have done the vocal... she's a great singer and trumpet player...
johnbresnik 1 month ago
What a wonderful group of musicians, and friends..Your talent + heart, makes you extra special to me,,,,Hugs to all of you!!
idamay11000 2 months ago
Watching and listening again,,,As I have already said, this touches me so deeply, and each time I hear it, it feels like the first time..overwhelming! I did forget to thank Kim Cusack for his great job on the vocal,,,and I am a huge fan of him as a clarinetist,,,I just plain love the whole band!!,,Bria, you are an amazing musician, and thank you so much for your part in this dedication,,,
idamay1 5 months ago
If I am having a dreary day, I only have to watch this and I smile,,
idamay1 6 months ago
THAT SOUNDS SO STRANGE HEARING THEM CALL YOU AUNT IDA SIS! LOL
mshoufler 7 months ago
THAT IS SO NICE OF THEM IDA, I ENJOY THIS AS MUCH AS YOU DO BUT YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT!!
mshoufler 7 months ago
Each time I listen to this (I listen to it often) I am completely overwhelmed, I can't believe that this super talented group of musicians gave me such a beautiful gift.
Thank you so much,,,I love all of you, A special thanks to my Nephew Hal,,,
idamay1 7 months ago
bravo bria
dannemannalfredocurt 7 months ago