Friends and musicians who wish to get together and share memories of Rochester jazz saxophonist Joe Romano, who died of cancer in late November, are invited to a memorial party taking place this Sunday, January 11th, at the Midvale Country Club (2387 Baird Rd, Penfield, NY 14526; 585-586-7100). The party will start 2:00 pm. There will be music from around 2:00 to 4:00 pm, as well as pictures, videos, recordings, food, a cash bar, and lots of musicians, family and friends. For additional details call the Midvale CC or Diane Armesto (716-913-1463). Proper dress is required--no jeans & sneakers please.
Since it was posted the day after Joe Romano passed away, a number of jazz artists have added wonderful reminiscences about Joe in the comments to my post, Joe Romano is sitting in with the angels now... Rest in peace, Joe. I encourage you to click on this link and read them.
This was a beautiful event!! I was honored to be a part of it for sure. Great to see and hear all the wonderful musicians that played and all the great people who attended. What a wonderful tribute to a great musician!
Mike Melito
Posted by: Mike Melito | January 12, 2009 at 11:49 PM