Well, they all were a standout. So much so, they rather ran together. But, The Count Basie Band was a big band delight. Seeing James Brown & B.B. King for free. The Blues & Jazz Festivals were always a gas. So many artists and venues to go to. And back then, staying out late till the wee hours wasn't such a potential for crime as it is today.

Relaxing gun laws and the urban epidemic with illicit drugs . made late night excursions a choice of potential danger these days. Least from the news I glean from the mayhem over the nights and weekends. But, in all from that period of time in the late 70's through the 80's was sort of a Renaissance of live public music around my parts.

Jazz & blues had been the foundation of rock & roll and I rather wax nostalgic that that trend would make a comeback.