The evening of May 1st couldn't come fast enough. Even though it was the weekend before finals, I didn't care, I had to see Harry.  My girlfriend and I arrived 20 minutes before the show was to start and watched as the auditorium filled to capacity.  Harry took the stage 15 minutes late, but it didn't matter. He still received a huge welcome.  Iowa State loved Harry, as he soon found out.

He started with "Lets Just Kiss", and then did several others off his new CD, but it was obvious that the crowd was wanting some more upbeat music, and Harry gladly obliged. He did a few upbeat songs with the orchestra and then kicked everyone off the stage except himself.  He then talked about himself for a while.  We heard stories of his childhood, his club days, and his run-in's with Sinatra. But the best was his story from earlier in the day.  It seemed as though while he was outside the Auditorium taking some pictures, the mussels he had for lunch suddenly attacked him.  He then put down the mic and did a great impression of himself running frantically for a bathroom. It was hilarious! Look out Seinfeld!

After his stories, Harry sat down and just starting playing his piano and signing, and the crowd just loved it. After several magnificent songs, his quartet came back out and they jammed out for the next hour.  First they just played songs and impressed everyone with their wonderful solos. Then Harry decided to liven it up, so he and the drummer switched positions. They then challenged each other on solos, going back and forth several times. Harry then called the drummer back to his spot and Harry took the standing bass, and the bassist took the piano. That was amazing. Each did some of the best solos I have ever heard. Was I impressed at all their talents. Then to top it off, Harry cut off everyone except the drummer and he and the saxophone player got into a tap dance competition! What else can the man do?!

After all the improv-ing was done, they calmed down, did a few more numbers with the quartet, one with the orchestra and then left to a standing ovation. They came back for one encore, and the audience never even sat down.

I was thoroughly impressed with Harry and his show. It was by far the most entertaining concert I have ever seen.  Bravo to the man and I can't wait for him to come back to Ames. ISU loves you Harry!