<div dir="ltr"><div>About an hour ago I came back from another jazz show <span class="" style="" id=":rb.1" tabindex="-1">organized</span> by the indefatigable Eli (pronounced Ellie) Preminger, featuring the New York pianist Jack Glottman, bassist
<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Ram Erez and Doron
Tirosh on drums, this time at the "Hotam Ha'Kafe" (the seal of coffee) cafe </span>
in Ramat Hasharon. As the place is very small, reservations are practically necessary. The place was packed to capacity! In addition to the tables inside there are tables on the street, and speakers enable those outside to hear the music. A large window allows them to see the performers as well. I made my reservation on Thursday, and had to be satisfied with sitting on the street, which was OK except for passing vehicles and motorcycles.</div><div>The programme consisted mostly of standards, well played, but also included such Ellington rarities as Pie Eye's Blues (and another one the title of which I cannot recall). And the Sidney Bechet classic Si Tu Vois Ma Mere - just with a trumpet and the rhythm section (well, Rex Stewart did that with Petit Fleur). <br></div><div>In all - a very enjoyable evening, despite the unswinging vehicles on the road.</div><div>Cheers<br></div></div>