JAZZ LOFT KENNEDY DREAM PERFORMANCE 26 MAR 2022
Long Island life is not only about wine and food but also outstanding entertainment. A few days ago, Jo and I had the opportunity to attend a performance of The Kennedy Dream Project by Oliver Nelson (Figure 1) at the Jazz Loft (Figure 2). As my musical tastes are split between Baroque and Heavy Metal, and Jo is a devoted John Denver fan, we were unsure how we would take to a jazz orchestra. Adding to the uncertainty if we would enjoy this style of music, the work was unknown to both of us. However, the Orchestra is assembled from a cross-section of talented Long Islanders (including my future Daughter-in-Law) who came together to provide a wonderful evening of music. The Kennedy Dream was an enthralling blend of spoken word and Orchestral Jazz interludes, including guest Flutist Nelson Oliver Jr., the composer's son, playing the flute and the piccolo. After the intermission, the Kennedy Dream was followed by a selection of locally composed music and included the co