Continued from page 15 MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL A virtual who's who of the jazz world was present in Monterey during the September weekend. The Festival's Jimmy Lyons Stage featured the first time ever appearance of the Pat Metheny Trio with Brian Blade and Larry Grenadier, a return visit from Dave Brubeck (who performed at the first Monterey Jazz Festival in 1958), a tribute to legendary vibes master Bobby Hutcherson, with special guest McCoy Tyner, Al Jarreau, The Mingus Big Band, The Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, The Zawinul Syndicate, Ray Drummond's All-Star Excursion Band, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Sista Monica, Paquito D'Rivera & The United Nation Orchestra, The Brad Mehldau Trio, Tower of Power, Marcia Ball, Irma Thomas, and Tracy Nelson. In addition to their Jimmy Lyons Stage performances, Bobby Hutcherson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Paquito D'Rivera & The United Nations Orchestra, Marcia Ball, Irma Thomas, Tracy Nelson, Sista Monica, and Ray Drummond also appeared on the four stages open to the general admission patrons and season ticket holders during the Festival. Other Festival highlights included Verve Jazz Night with Christian McBride, tributes to violinist Stephane Grapelli, and legendary organist Shirley Scott, an exhibit of "The Artwork of Miles Davis," plus jazz conversations with Dave Brubeck and Bobby Hutcherson. Hutcherson and Drummond served as Festival Artists in Residence. Throughout the weekend, simulcasts of Jimmy Lyons Stage concerts were presented in the Festival's newest venue, the Jazz Theater, interspersed with special screenings of select jazz videos. Another highlight of the Festival was the Sunday performances by some of California's top high school jazz musicians, including winners of the Monterey Jazz Festival's 28th Annual High School Jazz Competition.

CUT, COLOR, AND LIVE MUSIC OFFERED AT ANDRE CHREKY SALON few years ago, owners of an upscale Washington, D.C. salon/spa asked their clients what their ultimate salon would include. Live music was one of the most popular suggestions. So when Andre Chreky opened in April 1997, a Yamaha C2 grand piano became one of the salon's biggest attractions. Located just three blocks from the White House, the salon is open seven days a week and features a live jazz trio (the other musicians play violin and bass guitar) each afternoon for about three hours. People have been known to visit the salon during their lunch hour to drop by the cappuccino bar, another salon perk, and enjoy the music, says co-owner Serena Chreky. Musicians happily take requests from clients, stylists, and employees. "We've gotten a phenomenal response from everyone," says Chreky. She knows of no other salons following Andre Chreky's lead of offering live music, but its surely only a matter of time.

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