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The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts was the setting for the second annual Jazz Party at The Shedd, March 7 – 9, 2008, in Eugene, Oregon.
We had such a great time. I don't remember when I've laughed so much while making such good music. A big "thank you" to Jim Ralph, executive director of The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts and his staff. And huge hugs to these humorous, kind and amazingly talented gentlemen:

Music Director, Ken Peplowski, clarinet, sax; Bill Mays, piano; Dave Frishberg, piano; Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Greg Cohen, bass; Doug Miller, bass; Scott Whitfield, trombone, vocals; Jeremy Pelt, trumpet; Harry Allen, sax; Gary Hobbs, drums; Chuck Redd, drums and vibes.

The extraordinary guitarist, Bucky Pizzarelli

Onstage at The Shedd

Charismatic clarinetist,
Ken Peplowski

Pianist, prolific composer
and lyricist, Dave Frishberg

From left: Bucky Pizzarelli, Greg Cohen, Scott Whitfield, Ken Peplowski and Jeremy Pelt

Trumpeter, Jeremy Pelt