Jazzy

Last night a friend and I attended a Jazz Festival. He hopped in my car right before I pulled into the parking structure as I was thinking of how I want to attend a comedy show at the Brea Improv again, which was located right across the street. I was wearing my heels and got so excited walking down the stairs that I practically flew down about 4 of them after I missed one. We laughed and made our way into the crowd.

The stage was huge and there were a ton of white seats with people sitting, waiting for the show to start. We found our chairs and the music began playing. I was stunned. The music was so tasty, instruments diverse, and the musicians just seemed like they were having the most wonderful time! The energy from the stage most definitely rubbed off on the crowd and soon enough, the majority of people who were seated were crowded together on the dance floor. 

I noticed the event was sponsored by "Total Woman Day & Spa" & ironically received a text from my cousin when I read that. I text her back, "Hey, have you ever been to the Brea Jazz Festival and is your new gym Total Woman day & spa?". Her- "Yeah it is!!! Aw damn! I've always wanted to go to that! How is it??" Me- "Its so awesome!!! You should come for sure!... Fridays & Saturdays" Her- "O wooo wooo!!! Let's go!!!"

I watched everyone light up with brilliancy on the floor and felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the ability to attend such an event. It reminded me of when I was staying in a small town in Italy when there was a city get together. Everyone dressed up like the characters on "Grease" and they held an American festival that is put on every year. The jazz festival reminded me of celebrations from the Italian-American event with an entirely different atmosphere, but same type of appeal; Unity, acceptance & dancing among joyful people.

Xx Suzie Sateri

Here is a little sample of what the music was like thx to my friend who went with me for looking it up! Sorry about having to tilt your head in the beginning... ;) I hope you enjoy!
http://youtu.be/yKL3UmKdb8M