Several years ago a close friend gave us tickets to a Brubeck concert at a small college near here. He appeared very feeble as he came on stage. With a little help he got seated at the piano but when he started to play, it was like he was 40 years old again.
The music department at the college has an outstanding jazz program. Their "1 O'Clock Lab Band" has release numerous albums, has several Grammy nominations, etc. Part way through the concert, Brubeck invited them on stage and did several arrangements with them. What an honor for those kids and what a cool think for Brubeck to do. Very high on my list of concert experiences.
Thanks for posting this...
