The annual Edmonds Jazz Connection brought musicians from local middle, high school and college jazz programs for performances at three downtown Edmonds venues Saturday. The event, sponsored by the Daybreakers Rotary Club, showcased big bands at the Edmonds Center for the Arts (see those photos here), small combos at the Edmonds Theater and vocalists at the Edmonds Opera House.
The Daybreakers Rotary Club also awarded scholarships to nine students in recognition of their excellence in academics and activities.
My husband and I went to the big bands in the morning and the vocalists in the afternoon. We were SO impressed with the talents and the obvious commitment of these young musicians. Plus it made for a wonderful day for us. We will definitely plan to participate again next year! Thanks to everyone who made this possible.