Last night was truly an amazing night! In the final Mardi Gras Concert performance in the career of HC Jazz Director, Jeff Waggoner, the three Hinsdale Central Jazz Ensembles rocked the HC student cafeteria.There were some great hits! 'Hit the Bricks' (Jazz Ensemble 1), 'Theme from Hawaii 5-0' (Jazz Ensemble 2), "Fats" Dominio's 'Mardi Gras in New Orleans,' and 'Birdland' (Jazz Ensemble 3) and a great piece from the Jazz Club Combo had the large crowd in a relaxed and cheerful mood.
Aside from the terrific sounds, the evening raised a good deal of money through admissions and contributions while we picked up some donated trumpets and trombones. This was a marvelous evening in all respects.
I just want to extend my kudo's to the musicians and the entire Waggoner family for making it such a lively and entertaining evening. Hats off to Greg Hill, Whitney Wilda, the B & G staff, April Tatro, Kristen Bronke and the HC cheerleaders for setting up the cafe to give it that 'night club' feel. Finally, I want to the Hinsdale Central High School Music Parents' Association for making the evening possible by funding the event, helping with clean-up and providing all sort of refreshments. Please accept my thanks for all that you did to make the night so memorable.
Dick
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