Friday, June 18, 2010

Orléans Day 2

The jazz ensemble performed to a very receptive crowd at the Orléans Jazz Festival. With a set that included favorites from tunes we performed all year, including The Way You Look Tonight, At Home, and several others, we received an enthusiastic standing ovation. Director, Lisa Hittle, had no choice but to give to the crowd's demands for an encore.

After the performance, we were given lunch at the festival site. We all enjoyed the salad, fish, and dessert, but there was definite apprehension when it came to the cheese! In the afternoon, we had free time to shop and pick up some souvenirs unique to Orléans.

In the evening, we had the opportunity to listen to an accomplished solo pianist, Francois Couturier who had a style of classical and jazz fusion. Following the concert, we sat down to a wonderful dinner at La òrangerie Pizzeria.

The evening was free again and we had the option of going to the jam session at the festival site. We'll be headed back there tomorrow and look forward to hearing Soulstice perform tomorrow night.

Mary Rose