Jazz
Fest '93
Doesn't that guitar just make
you
Jump up and tremble and wave?
Who is this? Gilberto Gil?
Oh!
He makes me feel so alive!
Jubilant!
Come! Dance with me!
Feel his energy rush through
your soul!
Oh!
Yes, you reply as you reach
for a beer,
It's good calypso.
Listen to that piano! Feel
all the
Love that pours forth from
those keys!
Who is this? Ramsey Lewis?
Oh!
I feel the warmth of his heart!
Beautiful!
Come! Hold me close!
Let his compassion awaken your
soul!
Oh!
Yes, you reply as you pack
a bowl,
It's good blues.
Hear how that flautist is making
Key changes lighter than air?
Who is this? You don't know?
Oh!
He's got me ready to fly!
Dizzying!
Come! Sit by me!
Float with this flutter of
soul!
Oh!
Yes, you reply as you fall
asleep,
It's good fusion.
Whatcha doin'? you ask, as
I
Quietly put on my shoes.
Who's on next? Aretha Franklin?
Oh,
I'm off to find people who
feel
Passionately.
No, stay right here.
I'm only indulging my soul.
Oh, and
Yes, I reply to your stunned
eyes,
It's good jazz.
lj, 1993