Jazz on a summer evening

« Je ne veux pas travailler. Je ne veux pas déjenuer » the jazz singer sang as she and her key board accompanist entertained the small group at La Noisette. Franck had added tables across the street going up to the church door. He wove in between the tables on both sides delivering sangria, kir royals and beer. In between orders he sat on the church steps and listened.

Usually he closes at night, but decided to try this out. It was informal. There was a breeze that broke the heat of the day. People came and listened for a while, and left. More people arrived.

Franck’s very pregnant wife and partner, Louise, arrived. Her mother has come from England to help out until and after the baby is born. Even if we hadn’t been introduced we would know they were mother and daughter.

It was nothing major, just a pleasant couple of hours with good music and good neighbors.