Manhattan Weekend

What a fun weekend I had! Friday night Les had his show for the Beach Museum of Art on the KSU campus. The show was at the beautiful alumni center and the attendees mostly notable and wealthy KSU alums. The most notable was the legendary Coach Bill Snyder. Also in attendance was KSU president, Jon Wefald. My understanding is that these two men are invited to countless KSU events and rarely stay for the entire event (as you can imagine!) However, this night not only did they stay the entire dinner and concert, they stuck around for quite awhile afterwards to visit with Les, my parents and me. They were absolutely the nicest men and said they were in awe of Les's performance! I thought Les put on his best show yet! I was real proud of my little brother.

The next day, we were invited by Tim and Susan Weiser to watch the K-State football game in their private box on the 50-yard line. They were also such very nice, genuine people. I must say I was very impressed with everyone I met during the weekend! Les also made a nice connection at a tailgating party. We were invited to attend the Coco Bolos tailgate party and at the party Les and I were introduced to a group of people including a gentleman (forgot his name) who is the President? (not sure of his exact title) of the International Society of Jazz Musicians? (not sure of the name of the society either!). Anyway...they put on an annual jazz convention where international performers such as Diana Krall and Herbie Hancock will be present, and he wants Les to go with him and hang out with these people. I believe it's in Toronto this year. They were all very impressed with Les's credentials and actually called themselves "Rat Packers". What a great opportunity for him!

Peace.

Alex