Guys. I'm really getting psyched up and excited now knowing that Nigel will be coming. I'm feeling a little nervous now though knowing that a REAL bonfide New Orleans jazz player (Boo) will be attending. I'm afraid after going the arranger route, I've forgotten the changes to Lush Life. Guess I'd better get the old Real Book out and start practicing those changes. Boo, hope the arranger's modified rootless jazz voicings will be good enough for you to play your sax over.

This is quickly looking to be an exciting & memorable event. I'm already going to begin counting the days. I hope more people keep responding so we can hit the 15 mark, and hopefully way OVER that mark. Afterall, the clubhouse can hold 100, right Bebop?

Mike, exactly 'where' do you live? I thought it was in/near San Diego.
Southwest Airlines frequently offers terrific cheap deals ($49) from San Diego to San Jose. Just hop on the plane and you can make San Jose in an hour.

I'm afraid I'd only consider meeting in baking hot Bakersfield if you could get Buck Owens to show up and jam with us.

Scott