Wednesday, October 22, 2008

The music never stopped

Festival brought jazz and swing music lovers together

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By SABINA DANA PLASSE
Express Staff Writer

St. Louis Rivermen’s Steve Lilley played trumpet for a crowd of many returning Sun Valley Swing ‘n’ Jazz Jamboree patrons at the Sun Valley Opera House.

Though it was a glorious weekend of sunshine, most people in Sun Valley were indoors all weekend to hear bands play at the 19th annual Sun Valley Swing 'n' Jazz Jamboree. Live music was played from morning 'til night at 13 venues in and around Sun Valley.

Festival goers enjoyed the sounds of new bands such as Louis Ford and his New Orleans Flairs and the zydeco beat of festival newcomer Tom Rigney and Flambeau. In addition, attendees enjoyed the return of festival favorites such as Big Band Swing Design, which played for a packed house at Sun Valley's Limelight Room.

At Sun Valley's Trail Creek Cabin, an extra tent was set up for dance competitions and big band orchestras, which echoed out on Proctor Mountain for hikers to hear.

The dance competition was a most enjoyable event this year, especially with the accompaniment of Oregon Coast lab band Evolution. Zoot suits abounded and the competition was stiff as dancers fought it out to win at the swing and Lindy hop dances.

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Next year the festival will celebrate 20 years and is already planning special events, including a special wine by Frenchman's Gulch, festival Director Carol Loehr said.