Dear Editor:

The Liberty High School Jazz Band has been reformed by teacher Allen Frank and, after only three weeks of practice, played a swinging group of big band tunes from the 1930s and early 1940s in their only performance of this academic year at the Bethlehem Area Public Library.

An appreciative crowd of almost 100 people heard the toe-tapping "Leap Frog," "Take the A Train," "Stompin' at the Savoy," "How High the Moon," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," and "Jumpin' at the Woodside." Interspersed were solo renditions of "Embraceable You," "My Funny Valentine," "Stella by Starlight," and "Misty" by keyboardist Rory Lipkis, whose sensitivity showed a touch of Dave Roper.

There were a number of fine solos. Since bass players don't get much press, I'd like to mention Jeremiah Stanley, who not only provided a solid backbone, but showed some virtuosity as well.

It was an excellent performance. Now if the full band would only play "In the Mood" in the spring concert after the rousing rendition of "Sing, Sing, Sing" a couple of years ago.

Bill Scheirer

Bethlehem