Tonight was a very special evening for Ark-La-Tex-ans who showed up at the Centenary College wind ensemble rehearsal hall for a "walk-about in music" with famous composer/musician David Amram, who, by the way, is a featured guest artist along with 'cellist Zuill Bailey this Saturday evening 9-24-2011 with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, Michael Butterman Music Director. Those who arrived early got to sit down. Otherwise it was standing room only.
I spent the evening photographing and listening to the music, some written down but most improvised with local musicians joining with the legendary Amram in several "jam sessions". No, I did not participate. Too much fun taking photos and listening to AmramRap, here-in referred to as AmRap.
sjwrogers with friend, bassist Chris Allen and David Amram
Centenary College host violist Dr. Todd Gabriel accompanied by Dr. Gay Grosz
Hornist Tom Hundemer - "Blues Variations for Thelonius Monk" by David Amram
Flutist Sally Horak
sop. sax player Bob Maynard
Centenary's Gay Grosz
Impromptu Jazz groups
AmRapping with Centenary Choir member
miking the acoustic guitar
Ruben Reyes on piano
Elizabeth West waiting to AmRap
Ruben on Vibes
Go, Georgie
Symphony orchestra crowd enjoying the show
SSO Chan Teague in the middle
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