in the Gold Room, Hotel Lodi 2004
was out doors under the columns at Hutchings Street
Square. Great picnic on the grass atmosphere and great
smooth jazz. Tony and his sax man Scott Reams were
fantastic. Mombo jammed with them and it was a lot of
fun. Tony and Mombo had the kids in the audience playing
along with some extra percussion instruments Mombo had.
Family fun for all. Tony covered an old favorite of mine from
maybe 1973 or 74 or so. "One" by Three Dog Night. That
was a nice surprise, I hadn't herd that song in many years
and Tony jazzed it up beautifully.
new tunes and a few old tunes with a different twist. Mombo
was playing with Tony tonight and it was like old times family
night. They didn't miss a beat. We all had some wine and
Tony was in good humor. Every one was laughing and having
a good time. It was almost like Mombo was playing strait man
to Tony. It was like having two shows in one. About half way
through the show Mombo's son Mario (who I had not seen
since he played the vibes with Slim Man at The Square about
three years earlier) was asked to play with the band. Mario
played percussion solo, with Tony and with just Mombo for a
while. This was a real treat to hear father and son playing
together like that. Tony has been in So Cal lately and has
been working on a "chill" sound for an up coming CD. I Cant
wait to here this new sound from Tony. This night was also a
little special for me because I had put up about 21 pieces on
exhibition at the Crepe Vine. Had some nice comments from
people and Sold Bikini Atoll. An all around great evening.
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