Sorry, got all excited for a sec. As promised, here are our friend Mel Morris' exclusive backstage pics of the rehearsals and sound checks for the 2009 ACJF. Enjoy!
Jay Hoggard, Mark Dresser
The contemplative Billy Hart
Bennie Maupin
Darek Oles, Bennie Maupin
Bennie Maupin
Carol Robbins (harp), Hamilton Price (bass), Maggie Parkins (cello)
Billy Childs reading score
Billy Childs gets fitted for a wristband
"Can I wear that hat onstage?"
Maggie Parkins (cello), Sara Parkins (violin), Sarah Thornblade (viola)
Billy Childs
"Hmmmm..."
Bennie Maupin, multitasking
Darek Oles
Dolphyana sets up
