Jazz Concert

(Las Cruces NM)
Went to a free jazz concert on the plaza downtown and heard some pretty sweet music by local groups. It was mostly contemporary and smooth jazz styles. I was hoping to hear some classic jazz.

Jazz Concert on the Plaza

Included were NoteWorks from El Paso, and Special EFx All-stars with Eric Merienthal, Chiele Minucci, Lao Tizer, and featuring vocalist Elliot Yamin. They all were very good.

Listening to the Band
Another Group

Folks of all ages were enjoying the sounds while seated or strolling around downtown. In these parts it’s fairly common to have free performances in parks, pubs, or galleries.

Elliott Yamin
Lots of Music Lovers

There were food, ice cream, and drink venders on the edge of the plaza; and, a craft brewery across the street. The evening was warm with a slight breeze in late May. Just another reason to be enchanted with New Mexico.

Camp: Friend’s place
Scene: Music, plaza

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6 Responses to Jazz Concert

  1. Judie Ashford June 25, 2019 at 1:32 pm #

    What a lovely treat! ;->
    Virtual hugs,
    Judie

    • Pleinguy June 25, 2019 at 3:13 pm #

      It was a perfect evening for an open air concert. Great fun!

  2. Bradford H June 25, 2019 at 11:12 pm #

    Sounds like a fun time! Jazz is awesome. Like you, I prefer classical jazz. I imagine it was relaxing. Do y’all have trouble with bugs? In Iowa we can’t do much right now at night because of gnats and mosquitos. I suppose that’s not a worry out your way.

    • Pleinguy June 26, 2019 at 12:07 pm #

      No bugs to speak off. Mosquitoes only near water sometimes.

  3. Martha June 27, 2019 at 12:26 pm #

    I love the older style jazz before the instruments all became electrified.

    • Pleinguy June 27, 2019 at 12:31 pm #

      I agree about the amplified instruments. But, it was still a good concert.

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