Please bring both bands back
by TheETDirector on 4/17/18Berks Jazz Fest - ReadingRating: 4 out of 5This was the last of the four Berks Jazz Fest events I scheduled, and it turned out to be the best, slightly better than Royal Scam a week earlier.
Vanessa started the night with an incredible, high energy performance. She brought the audience to its feet and created a buzz in the audience when she strolled through the audience for about 10 minutes playing the sax, while her band carried the tune on stage. Her on stage presence is off the charts, with an easy smile whenever she gives up the lead to highlight the talents of her band members. She was born to perform, and I was very glad I was able to meet her for a CD signing after the performance.
Ana completed the night with an equally impressive performance. Her blues guitar rifts were crisp, and her band was extremely tight. I actually thought the music was slightly better than it was in Vanessa's performance, but the crowd reaction seemed more muted. This could have been because the audience was exhausted from pouring out so much love for Vanessa's performance, and also because Ana has a more laid back, somewhat humble mannerism on stage, which, honestly, is very attractive in its own right.
In all, Vanessa and Ana along with their bands put together a tremendous show. Actually, one of the most enjoyable shows I have seen in a long time. My message to the 2019 Berks Jazz Fest organizers: please bring both bands back.