On Tuesday night, I went to the CD Relase Party, for Jazz 89's "Live At The Oasis - Volume 5".

It was held at Los Cabos II, a Peruvian/Chinese restaurant in downtown Denver.

Playing live, was the Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra, plus a number of the artists who appear on the new CD.

The food was interesting. A short menu, but tasty. However, I don't think it'd be long before one could grow tired of such a small range of choices.

The only downer on the evening, was a wandering photographer, who was determined to take our picture, in exchange for a donation "for the children". He had no official 'charity worker' badge, and tried real hard to get us to give him money, in exchange for what was a very poor quality photo. We resisted, however, and later overheard him use the phrase, "help a brother out here", to another potential target. Why would he be saying this if he was genuinely working for a charity? He seemed to know the staff there, so he's probably a regular feature, not just there for the CD release party. I guess I'm saying, watch out if you dine there.

Music was provided by the Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra, plus a number of the artists appearing on the CD.