Our final two jam sessions of the summer featured some familiar figures. Reading bassist Skip Moyer lead the jam in August, and performed with saxophonist Jerry Laboranti in the September jam. Drummer John Rozum was also a sideman on both gigs. It's been fun to see the dynamic of each session, as these musicians meet and interact.
We've been averaging 6 to 8 musicians, student and adult, at our last several jams. It's good to see continued interest in playing jazz, as we welcome back returning performers and meet new ones. We've had students from public schools, private schools and colleges, as well as adult performers, both amateur and professional. It has truly been an "old school" way to absorb the language of jazz!
October's jam will feature West Chester area saxophonist and recording artist Bobby Fanelli. This will Bob's first time performing at the Berks Jazz Jam.
I welcome your comments and questions regarding the jam. If you have any suggestions for improving these sessions, please let me know!
Mike
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