Clubscene - WordJazz

Overlord

A semi-lit oasis
that
consistently attracts
touring artistes
and
local blues & jazz
musicians

the ambiance is
relaxed
black & white photos
of jazz superstars
adorn the walls

a nourishing
Middle Eastern cuisine
a potpourri of micro-brews
fermented
blood of the grapes
from
regional vineyards
and top-shelved
distilled liquors

sprightly waitresses
move gracefully
around tables
balancing
salvers of desire

Joey DeFrancesco
has emerged
from the shadows
of his mentors
his love and
unimaginable vision
innate
expertise
on trumpet
piano and
b 3
organ

he
delivers
the most intriguing
compositions
bickering with echoes
melodies and cadences
of
a Sunday morning
religion

good jazz
is
positive energy
it’s felt
it comes
from the musician’s
heart

within an imaginary framework
distinctive reverberations
lethargic
mournful wails
with
steady low hums
of the bass
and
whispery purrs

dazzling solo
communicating
a
single message
at a
phenomenal speed
accompanied
by
a symphony of sounds
on cymbals
and
electric keyboard

while
the spectral image
of a hovering
Jimmy Smith
smiles

and
make known

“AFTER JOEY NOBODY’S CLOSE”

Redd Williams
01/18/08