Salute to Sebastian Campesi

Last week, on Thursday night, some local jazz musicians got together and held a tribute to Sebastian Campesi. Yes, Paola's father. Irma doesn't know I went, so please, don't say anything.

It was a great evening of jazz and swing and quirky anecdotes about Sebastian or Campy, as he is called in the music field. This man inspired many young musicians and helped launch a lot of careers. Paola couldn't make it into town so I went in her place and took a lot of pictures. I'll post some here.

Sebastian Campesi

Sebastian and his wife, Eloise

Curtis Calderon - he is currently playing for The Four Freshmen

Ken Slavin - worked with him at the Atkins Agency - the man is the last of the true lounge singers.

Johnny Bush singing. Most of these men's names I can't remember.

Kyle Keener on drums, Hank Harrison (of the former Tennessee Valley Authority) on fiddle, and Jim Cullum. Anyone from San Antonio should know who he is.

BISD Orchestra Concert 2008

What an evening! James' last concert as an elementary student and they sounded great. See the video for a sample.

Camp Bow Wow

Yes, I sent my dog to doggie day care today.

That's him in the bottom left hand corner.

From what I can see he is having a good time. My main objective is to keep him healthy and sane. Hopefully he will also learn some puppy manners and be so worn out that he will sleep late tomorrow!!!

It's all worth it.