Remembering Phil Woods
The great alto saxophonist Phil Woods passed away in late September in his hometown in Eastern Pennsylvania. His music was commemorated by some of his biggest followers, Ann Arbor’s altoist Doug Horn and the Paul Keller Orchestra, on October 5 at the Zal Gaz Grotto in Ann Arbor. It was a heartfelt tribute with lots of well played music, including big band arrangements like “Quintessence” by Quincy Jones. Horn was at his very best on this great ballad — soulful and fluent.
TOP: Terry Kimura taking a trombone solo with PKO. The sax section includes, from right: Mark Kieme, Steve Wood, and Keith Kaminski.
RIGHT: Doug Horn with Paul Keller and Pete Siers