New Years - Where Were YOU?
At the Lighthouse Inn, on New Years Eve (Dec 31, 2000) jazz enthusiasts were treated to a New Year's evening by the Dick Watson Trio. Playing a program of classic jazz, this group was joined by two young artists, Willie Fastenow on saxophone and Coulter Wood, singer. Fastenow who's tone is rich and clear, played compelling improvisations to the basic sound of the trio. He has great control of the instrument and an inventive style. He does not rely on old patterns and easy sequences. Wood's singing sent the message of standards that were before his time, interpersed with some terrific scat singing. These two artists crossed the generations with their interpretations backed up a solid clean sound from the trio. How fortunate they were to have this group provide them with a venue of clear beat, clean sound and improvisation. The trio is excting by itself as the members are collectively as well as individually fine musicians. Well worth coming to hear! Those of us there experienced something very special that night. We felt lucky!
See bios of the local artists at
http://www.jseionline.org/biographies.html