Friday Pick of the Week

Neo Jazz Collective performing at WE Garden

This past weekend Rachel and I attended West End Community Gardens' Summer Solstice Celebration.  The afternoon was filled with interesting people, delicious food and good entertainment.  Talent was everywhere, from the spoken word performed by Real Life Poets to the musical offerings of three different groups. Particularly impressive was the abundance of young talent at the celebration, including local acts In Her Image and Neo Jazz Collective.  The latter is particularly cool, as it is a music school for teens located in the economically disadvantaged area of Fairfield on Birmingham's west side.  The performers are mature beyond their years, already composing much of the music they perform.  Their track "Travelers" is the choice for today.  Happy Friday.

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