In a West Coast State of Mind

Gentle fog descends from the rooftops as sleek tuxes evening gowns crowd the velvet rope below Breathy sax notes drift out to the sidewalk through the open front door all gravelly and clear breakin every rule makin it up right on the spot soft piano and bass behind him just comping while he jams Couples in line for the second show lean forward to steal a listen check their wristwatch Drummer gets frantic with a blast beat on the cymbals and snare sayin it's his turn now then settles down to a quick steady bounce from the corner of groove and feel Banana liqueur in a tall chilled glass makes that long wait outside almost worth it: tropical refreshment with just a hint of hibiscus a delightfully sweet jazzy kick