at the Monterey
and classical composer Nolan Gasser, who accompanied Miller on the piano for the old Nat King Cole hit, “Nature Boy,” which Miller had performed the night before as guest of the John Handy Quintet at the Monterey Jazz Festival. You will want to leave your car and take public transportation to these events along the Bay, which begin with a music festival at 2 PM, and end with fireworks beginning at 9:30 PM. The main event is sponsored by the San Francisco Annual festival with over 80 acts of performing jazz artists. August 8-10; $5, children under 12 are free (I remember those days). www.sanjosejazz.org for more information. I will definitely be there. Will you?