John Hendricks

Jazz legend John Hendricks

-- father of "vocalese" -- was

in town for a February 14

concert  in the Vanderbilt

Great Performances series

at Ingram Hall. John visited

the Jazz Workshop the day

before for a reception and

mini-performance in the

Jazz Cave. Those in

attendance were captivated

by John's infectious spirit

and love of the music.

Stories about Count Basie,

Thelonious Monk, and Miles

Davis brought home that this

is a jazz giant who has

walked among giants. The

reception, and the next

evening's concert by his

new group, "LHR Redux,"

were unforgettable evenings

for the Nashville jazz

community.

Photos by Scott Hammaker.