Jazz and all that BBQ

On Sunday August 25, Jazz Saxophonist “Sweet” Sue Terry opened her house in Canadensis, PA to a number of invited guest to enjoy a BBQ and Jazz Jam Party. The day was filled with music satisfying the auditory senses as musicians gathered upon her deck overlooking a stunning landscape filled with trees, ferns, and some well places rocks along with Barbequed Chicken, Spare Ribs, and Corn on the Cob smoked over wood in an oven resembling a locomotive prepared by Buddy BBQ who is often seen during the Celebration of the Arts festival in Delaware water Gap, PA in their Food Court serving up meals to the music and arts lovers throughout the weekend. Those who attended the gathering brought a variety of food to enhance the culinary experience of the day.

The Bill Goodwin trio served as the house rhythm section for a Jazz Jam which invited the musicians who attended the party to share their talents and love for the music with one another and those who were fortunate enough to fill their ears with every beat. The music was incredible as the goldilocks’ weather (not too hot, not too cold) touched each listener preparing every pore to envelop the melodies and improvisations that massaged the aching soul toward a more relaxed connection with the natural surroundings. The harmonious interplay between musicians peppered the soothing effects of the music with an increased awareness of its properties as the flow of each composition slightly changed its course in order to explore the fullness of its essence. The musicians who played throughout the day included Bill Goodwin, Bill Washer, Phil Woods, Michael Rabinowitz, Adrian Moring, Gene Perla, Adam Niewood, Sue Terry, and more all playing a variety of musical instruments from time to time.

All this made the afternoon a blissful one as the delicious experiences and the conversations they inspired lingered upon the hearts of those who were present for a long time to come. Thank you Sue for inviting all of us and for being a wonderful hostess. You’ll find more photographs taken during the BBQ and Jazz Jam Party in the Special Events 2013 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151513384020421.546231.636000420&type=3.

“Sweet” Sue Terry began listening to Jazz music as a child growing up in Connecticut and, as a teenager, began studying with legendary pianist and educator John Mehegan. Since that time, Sue has played a variety of venues and recorded numerous CDs for which she has received a great deal of critical acclaim. Among her many positions she holds to promote the art of jazz, Sue is presently a member of the Celebration of the Arts Board of Directors and performs often during its annual festival. You can learn more about Sue Terry by exploring her website at www.sueterry.net.