Jazz in the Square - Thursday, July 24

all photos copyright 2008 Larry Hoyt

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from the top:

-- vocalist Nancy Kelly

-- Seaflight Saxman

-- Mark Bialczak, music writer for the Post-Standard, earning his money

-- Howie Hawkins and Melissa Tiffany

-- Ronnie Leigh & Co. Onstage

-- Ronnie Leigh

-- trumpeter Jeff Stockham

-- Audience Sitting By Clinton Square "Relecting Pool" of Rainwater

-- guitarist Jason Kessler, of the band Seaflight

Friday night's off-again/on-again/off-again rains temporarily damped the spirits of many folks who wanted to attend the Thursday night opening of Jazz in the Square. The heavy evening rains chased away the Syracuse Symphony and more than half the potential audience.

Still, for the 250 or so who remained til after the rain showers, the mainstage concert featuring vocalists Ronnie Leigh and Nancy Kelly was well worth the wait.
Ronnie and Nancy are two of the finest jazz vocalists anywhere.