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HILTON HOTEL, ALEXANDER'S
March 17, 2006

In a Sentimental Mood

On the exotic fringes of life
high above
the cold dirty streets
that meander through the
metropolis
a trio
of virtuoso performers
who frequently jam together
around town

clean
executed solo lines
extracted by a bow drawn
across tauten strings
the
melody expressively wistful
meditative
conveying respect and affection
for its composer

Ellington is alive
a feeling of grace and freedom
walking round tones
with an uncanny buoyancy
and ensemble interplay

in the spotlight

Redd Williams