Saint Charles Jazz (pt.1)

Headed out to St. Charles East High School to sit in with their jazz band. We've got one rehearsal this afternoon and then the concert tonight. I'm playing on two of Tim Davies' charts, "Chocolate Requiem" and "Iron Chef Big Band". There's also a guest keyboardist named Mark Maegdlin, so I'm looking forward to hearing him play too. I'm very excited and also kinda nervous -- the music is great, and I can only assume from what I've heard of Jim Kull's program that the ensemble is excellent. I just want to compliment the band and serve the music.

And not play any wrong notes.

This is my first time playing live in a jazz setting (I've done plenty of recording, but never performed live!), so it should be a real kick in the head. I'll let you know how it goes!