Ruth Unger joins The Professors on this rendition of "Summertime"
In a development that stunned musical observers, the Professors
quartet rebounded from the loss of their lead vocalist with an
outstanding two-hour performance in a New York City jazz/blues club, the
Cornelia Street Cafe, on February 7, 1999. As a result
of a frenzy of creative activity, the Professors debuted a host
of new and original songs:
Nicky Land (Romanenko), "Chill Out" (John Lee Hooker/Carlos
Santana; arr. by Kubey), Sunday Night at Kenny's
(Barrows), New York City Sidewalk Blues (Barrows), and The Silvio Blues (Barrows/Radford/Romanenko/aisbord). The audience was also treated to performances
by two unexpected guest vocalists. Ruthy Unger gave an unforgettable
rendition of Gershwin's "Summertime" and Sonja Souther gave
a wonderful improvisation of the "Relocation Blues" to the tune
of "Five Long Years."
