Astute Bill Logozo says: "There's something about this music. You can see it in the audience's eyes. It's a communication that goes on and on... a communication between the players and the audience. All the barriers fall! There is a joy, a happiness, it's a wonderful place to be whether you are participating or listening."
We're with you, Bill!!

Bill was one of two musicians honored at the festival:

"Bill Logozo has been a business leader and musician in Connecticut for many years. After the attacks in 2001, Bill and his band, Heartbeat Dixieland Jazz Band, looked for ways to help out victims of the attacks.  This led to their first charity performance in April 2002 to benefit a foundation named for Todd Ouida, who was lost in New York on 09/11.  They have done several benefits since. In June, on his own, Bill sponsored a fund-raising concert in Middletown for The Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival. Besides his musical interests, a few years ago Bill held a world water speed record in small boats."

Bob Price banjo, had dedicated a vocal on Honolulu Baby especially for Diana and Jack, who brought in candy for the band all the way from Honolulu.  Other members of the band were Fred Vigorito cornet, Bill Sinclair piano, Greg McCurty bass,  Skip Hughes trombone from New York, and Cynthia Fabian from Southwick, Massachusetts.

Vocalist Cynthia Fabian is a vivacious performer, and can really put over a song, especially the spiritual Closer Walk, and her classic Big Butter and Egg Man.