Danvers Public Schools hosted their first ever annual jazz night last night...almost two years after it was originally planned before Covid-19 shut everything down (ironically, two years to the day yesterday).
What a great night!!! There were a whole host of performers last night from the 7th grade jazz band and 8th grade jazz band, to the DHS Sax quintet and DHS jazz band. Also, the Pharos Sax Quartet joined as guests artists.
There was an eclectic catalog of music performed last night. Kiff's band started it off - becoming the first band ever to perform at the DPS Jazz Night. There song final drive started the night on a solid tone. It kept on rolling from there. Songs like "In the Mood," "Take Five," "Cantina Band," beloved jazz standards, rocked the night. The Pharos Quartet played a special song just for parents and grandparents to sing along to - "Mah Na Mah Na" - from the Muppets.
Perhaps the most amazing sight was when all the jazz bands, including the guests bands, got up on stage to perform Night Train together. It was amazing to see what all of the eight trumpets from the jazz band (including Kiff) sounded like when they all played together. That was quite a way to wrap up the day!!!
It was quite a night...and a fun way to celebrate Tony's birthday (he came with us). I know my Dad, Mom 2, and Dad 2 would have loved it.
Though the concert only last 90 minutes, the memories will linger on forever. Kudos to all of the bands.
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