In Lieu of 1000 Words: The 2013 Prairie Village Jazz Festival, Part 2

Last week, I offered photos from the daytime acts. This week, let’s take a look at the 2013 Prairie Village Jazz Festival headliners. Marilyn Maye took the stage just as the sun set (as always, clicking on a photo should open a larger version of it).

Marilyn Maye and Her Quartet. Left to right: Gerald Spaits on bass, Billy Stritch on piano, Rod Fleeman on guitar and Marilyn Maye. Not pictured: Drummer Jim Eklof.

Marilyn Maye sings

Billy Stritch, Marilyn Maye and Rod Fleeman

Gerald Spaits and Marilyn Maye

Marilyn Maye

Bobby Watson directs his All-Star Big Band with Special Guest Jon Faddis

Jon Faddis solos while the sax section riffs

Bobby Watson

The view through the screen behind the stage, as Hermon Mehari solos in the spotlight.

Enjoying a solo by bassist Bob Bowman

Faddis and the saxes

Jon Faddis, Bobby Watson and Bobby's big band: A wonderful conclusion to a special day and night of jazz.