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Jeff Hughes’ Swing Times Five lived up to its name at the Sherborn Inn on January 31st. Pianist Al Vega had been scheduled to be here, but unfortunately, he passed away just a few months after having performed here in October with the Jeff Hughes Swingtet. He will be sorely missed in the Greater Boston Jazz Scene! We were fortunate to have one of New England's most renowned pianists, Jack Senier. Jack was happy to keep the music going. We couldn’t possibly have had anyone better! He made that baby grand piano sing, backed by the “Rhythm Boys,” Pete on string bass and Dave on drums, with Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea. Vocalist Debby Larkin, also a friend of Senier’s, was here fresh from her successful performance at Ryles. Dan Weiner guitar, Pete Tillotson string bass, and Dave Didriksen drums completed the Quintet. Unexpectedly, Craig Ball, arrived with his hot clarinet to make it a Sextet. He said “I couldn’t stay away.”
Craig requested I’ll Always Be In Love With You, a tune he does with his big band, The White Heat Swing Orchestra.
Debby gave a sterling performance with Slow Boat to China, Embraceable You, her parents' favorite. She even had me reminiscing and in tears, when she sang I’m Glad There Is You. What a fantastic evening!!
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