Got a last-minute call from a long-time friend and leader of the last working big band in the area. The piano player just got sick on the job and he wanted me to come over after my job ended (10:00 PM-last night).

I used to play upright with this group and it was fun! Stepping in with full charts on piano is a different story.

If you're in the business of being a "gun for hire", keeping up the "chops" is critical.

Nice diversity, though...challenging and fun!

You should have seen the "old man" scramble!


Russ