Piano Night

What a wonderful thing it is to live in a city like New Orleans, where nonstop events are de rigueur and like-minded people laugh and cavort to their hearts content. Last evening, WWOZ hosted its annual Piano Night affair at the House of Blues. Known pianists like Marcia Ball, Bob Andrews, David Torkanowsky, and a wonderful addition from Cuba, Jorge Luis Pacheco, plus a host of others delighted a large audience in the three venues within the HOB. I was privileged to be in the Foundation Room again this year, and the evening wound up, where spindly pianist, Brian Coogan soloed and then was accompanied by a flutist and a soulful singer. (It's shame on me, because I do not remember their names.) This old man went to bed very late, but sated. I am looking forward to doing it again next year.