I Smell a Grammy

Peeping through the front windows of an otherwise average looking bar on Beale we couldn't believe our eyes. 2 worlds inside we're colliding. A 25 piece Jazz Orchestra with a full-horn section playing karaoke-style. This was the culture magnet Jerry had been looking for to fulfill a life-long dream. It took a few sips of Blue Moon beer and a plea from me for the band to play longer but as soon as everyone had the right sheet music the performance began. Our secret crooner took center stage and wowed the audience as well as the musicians belting out a Harry Connick Jr. version of "It Had to Be You". The Channel 6 weekend anchor proved he must be moonlighting somewhere in Albany, if not, maybe he should be. Following a roaring applause, even the boys from the band were offering the freshmen crooner a permanent weekend spot at Alfreds. More to come on Memphis Mania in tomorrow's entry.