GEORGE BENSON AT UMBRIA JAZZ

We had front row center seats to see George Benson the other night at it wa a great concert! Honestly I was afraid it would be a little too mellow for my tastes, and the first half, a tribute to Nat King Cole was mellow, but still enjoyable. Benson's voice is a perfect fit for the Cole songbook and the full orchestra gave the songs a rich, lush texture that I definitely wasn't expecting at a jazz concert. The second half of the show was a bit funkier, and Benson hit the guitar hard - and with feeling.

By the end of the concert everyone was on their feet, swaying to an extended version of "On Broadway". Here's a clip of the end of "On Broadway", including my favorite part of any concert, the drum solo.....




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WYNTON MARSALIS AT UMBRIA JAZZ

Last night we saw Wynton Marsalis in concert at UMBRIA JAZZ. After a very hot day, the evening cooled off nicely. Thanks to our friends Bill and Suzy we had fantastic seats, and the concert started almost on time! Needless to say the concert was fantastic - and here's a clip.....



On Friday, George Benson, and after UMBRIA JAZZ ends on Sunday, TRASIMENO BLUES , July 23rd through August 2nd! Umbria's a great place to be in the summer!