Jazzluft

What happens when 17 people in the prime of their lives decide to finally learn a musical instrument, even as—or perhaps precisely because—retirement approaches? And, to top it all off, what if these 17 people want to play jazz of all things? Quite simply: it results in a burst of energy, passion, and sound, with a repertoire ranging from Monk to Zawinul, from Timmons to Shorter….

The group has sparked great enthusiasm at every concert so far—no, they’re not professionals, but the musicians’ enthusiasm, the varied program (interesting even for non-jazz fans), and the realization that such music creates a unique soundscape are highly contagious…