tonite I hung out
at the late late late show
a Brooklyn lager in hand
seated hat off stilled
eyes gripped on stage

listening to virtuosos
reminding me of my
commitment to mastery
as I listen to a young
bassist who reminded
me so of Pastorious
sultry, silky, dark
brooding in mood
striking tune
with attitude
smartly

Hemingway never
had it like this
down on Duval street

hanging out at the
late late late show
listening

Jerry Johnson at the Blue Note,
April 2017