The Hank Johnson Trio consisting of Lon Livy on drums (filling in for Gary Smith), and Cool Mike" Fitzbenjamin on bass and Hank Johnson on piano packed the joint! Vocalist Dianne Allen performed and showed she is truly a great vocalist who really can sing! She did a stunning version of Swinging Sheperd Blues, My Funny Valentine, and other standards gluing the audience to their seats! The Elk's Lodge in Queens Village, New York on the 3rd Sunday of the month presents live jazz. Musicians and vocalists are welcome! Lon Livy did some excellent drum work, and there were some great solos. Real music for real people, for real,serious! There was also delicious southern fried chicken, rice and peas, Birthday Cake, plenty of booze--wow, what a groov'in and swinging night. Sparks were flying of the plates as excellent food and music filled the air!
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By: Van Allen, Press agent for The Hank Johnson Trio"
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By: Van Allen, Press agent for The Hank Johnson Trio"
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