Wow! is my main comment about last night's Jacqui Naylor concert. The woman can really sing, has great stage presence, and is backed by a terrific trio. I loved her comment about the "smash" of "Summertime" - "The Gershwin Brothers Meet the Allman Brothers", and the smash of "Surrey with the Fringe on Top" backed by "Breezin" really cracked me up. She is much more than the smashes, of course, and has a voice with a wide range of expression that can cover a wide range of material, from originals to other songs.
It was great to hang with Steve (Ironbut), Larry (Astrotoy) and Chuck (oops, sorry I don't remember the handle-Chuck from Pacifica) as well as Michael and Paul. I understand Alon from Magico sat with Paul - those are speakers I need to hear! I dutifully stood in line afterwards for her autograph, which I have on our tape project liner notes (along with those of Paul and Michael - a true classic!), and found that she really spent the time to converse with one - no diva attitude at all.
Larry, I have your autograph covered. Let's figure out how we get it back to you.
Dan/Michael/Paul - I for one would not mind at all another Jacqui Naylor tape in a future series - in fact, I would welcome it.