She told us today, after playing an incredible, jazz version of "Amazing Grace", that all of her sets include that song.
All of them, always.
A car wreck in the mountains in 2021 had not only nearly ended her career, but also nearly took her life.
Blessed she is to still be able to wield that saxophone and to God she gives the glory!
Amen!
The Metal Building became a church for those four minutes of song.
I don't know if that could be said at any of the other SMF36 events there, but it'll be the case again tonight when Lakecia Benjamin returns for her next set.
I'm so glad I was able to snag this shift!
In addition to the jazz concert on the saxophone, I was also treated to a choral presentation by the girls from New Hampstead K-8 that Jenny Woodruff brought!
I made sure to dance for them, too, as they gave us six songs, including two that I love: "A Million Dreams" and "A Thousand Years".
All that, and a bright blue sky, too!
Plus, the Gate Keeper gave me a huge hug after he'd escorted the gold-clad saxophonist and her guys to the side door entrance for the stage.
After they started performing their gig, he came back out to where I was performing mine, again as the Explorer Pass Chica.
(Yes, I think 'chica' works better than 'wench' for that one!)
He walked right up to me and gave me that hug, too!
Right place, right time!
Yes, as my final shift at this year's Savannah Music Festival, this was perfect.
I even left a scribble flower behind, in the pollen on the counter.
Maybe it will bring a smile to someone later!
(smile!)
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