Comments from our Fans

Lee and Phil, Thanks for hosting one of the most memorable events of my lifetime, particularly from a musical perspective. I can't begin to describe the emotions that I felt as I sat in the audience and experienced 21 of the best classical jazz musicians in the world. We will certainly sign-up for the 2009 event and I will try to send in my advance reservation soon. We very much enjoyed meeting John and Peggy and would like to share a table with them again. There were so gracious to invite us to join them for dinner on Saturday night with Ed Polcer, John Cocuzzi and Duke Heitger and of course Duke is one of my favorite of all jazz musicians so it was a very special treat. Regards, Lee

As we told both you and Phil, we had a great time at our first, but not last Party, but we lied, WE HAD THE BEST TIME :) :) !!!!! We can hardly wait until next year and are planning to bring friends. I can't believe we've missed 18 years of this fun. We've been to jazz festivals in the US and Canada. When we lived in the San Francisco Bay Area we used to think the Concord Jazz Festival was our favorite, but we now have a new favorite. Thanks for all your hard work to put on this party. It is very much appreciated. We look forward to seeing you next year. Best Regards Tony

" Congratulations to both of you for, once again, presenting the very finest in Classic Jazz. This years event could not have been better. The setting, the Hotel, The Room, the Brunch, but most of all, the MUSIC--------it was a 12 on a scale of 10!!!! It had everything, with highlights and stellar moments too numerous to mention. All you need to do for the 20th is to bring back everybody from the 19th. And don't forget Nicki. Her vocal solo with Mark was flat-out gorgeous. The "Golden Age of American Music" was one of the most remarkable periods in all of American history, and you bring it back to all of us each year with your Atlanta Jazz Party. We admire you, and we thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy with you. Once again, congratulations on a spectacular event, and we look forward to being with you, once again, in 2009." All the best to you and Phil ,and kind regards. Bob and Babe

Hello Phil & Lee~ My name is Dave Chamberlain, and my wife Kim and I attended the Jazz Party this past weekend and were as usual completely taken with the talent, the sound and the scheduling of the event. As a guitarist, I watched with tremendous interest the hard working fingers of Bucky Pizzarelli and Matt Munisteri. Keep them both on the list and try to give Mr. Munisteri a set to lead next year . he's quite a singer! I brought my 11 year-old son to the Friday night concert and took my father to the Saturday night show. My Dad was totally knocked out by the living, breathing music of his jazzy childhood. My son said one word about it : .Cool.. That about sums it up. Take care, Dave

A first-timer from Atlanta writes "Now we understand why people keep coming back year after year. It is a class act!"

From Chattanooga: "Thanks so much! Never been around so much talent. Wow!"

From Denver: "THANKS! It is always so much fun at your party! It is the best."

From Cincinnati: "We're relative newcomers... our third year.. but it's become one of our favorite annual events. It gives us a lift that continues for weeks."

From Fresno, CA: "Thank you for a delightful weekend... It was the best ever."

From Jackson Hole, WY: "One must give credit where credit is due", hence this letter of thanks for the 'bestest' jazz party I have attended in this century, if not my lifetime."

From Worthington, MA: Thanks for a great time... the setting, people (guests), accommodations and music are all the best. It is also great to see your family working together so closely to make the event enjoyable for all."