| Enter a screen name for this review: | Euphoric! |
| Which concert did you attend?: | 50 Years Swingin’ with Ed Wilson |
| How many CWS concerts have you attended?: | This was my first one |
| Which was your favourite piece on this program?: | So many – Sunny side of the street / Hello / the trombone choir piece! |
| Why did you like that piece? : | Sunny Side of the Street for me epitomises all the great aspects of big bands and Ed’s arrangements – energy, the quiet start, a joy in the combination of instruments and the build to the big, energetic finish. And to hear that all brought together by nearly 40 musicians all swinging their hearts out and having a great time is such a joyous experience. There should be more of it. |
| Were there any other pieces that came a close second?: | I must have missed something, as I thought it was just CWS doing Ed Wilson arrangements, so when the old guy himself came out, it was such a wonderful surprise. And the camaraderie between Ed and the band leader and the showmanship of the whole performance made the concert an incredibly engaging and entertaining event. |
| What would you say to someone thinking about coming to CWS for the first time?: | The CWS know how to swing it and know how to bring it! |
