First of all I met in person my first JMDLer last night! It was great to meet you Jody! Also former JMDLer Doug . Thanks to both of you for making me feel so comfortable and welcome. But of course being the rookie, Jody dropped the bomb that I would have to post on the event. So here goes ... Chicago's Green Mill lounge, featuring The Fred Simon Trio" As I walked through the doors and glided to my seat I heard the first notes as the trio had just begun their first set. I suddenly recalled a review of a Joni show at Ravinia, Il back in 74 I believe. "Her voice fluttered like a butterfly across the crowd" I am paraphrasing a bit. This was much the same, except here in this lounge, I would say like Fred's piano was more like fireflies dancing across the room and through the circles of smoke. Fred's wife Sarah played the drums so effortlessly, but with so much mood. While Kelly Sill was innovative and intimate on his bass. The whole night could have been a scene in a movie, as the old speakeasy seem to come to life with the tones set by Fred and his trio. While Jody, Duane and I got to know each other ... neither one bothered to introduce me to Fred! I just realized that. "Hi Fred, I lent you a pen, remember?" Anyway, I am not sure if the music floated or if it had us floating on a Fred Simon Trio Kinda High. Fred's new cd is "Dream House." Any opportunities to catch their shows here in the Chicagoland area should not be missed. Thank you Fred for a wonderful evening! And thanks again Jody & Duane -you are both sweeties! Peace Susan
