The 2017 performance of 'Pavane for a Dragonfly' was a new arrangement put together by the late Ed Kirkpatrick. Knowing full well that the 2013 version could not be replicated, Ed pulled from his considerable experience in 'Big Band Jazz' to conceive a broader expression of the Pavane. (Ed was the lead alto in West Chester University's Criterions in 1966 replacing the legendary Ernie Watts) Jazz veterans saxophonist Dave Schiff, percussionist Glenn Ferricone, bassist Peter Paulsen and vibraphonist Wes Morton provided an organic backdrop to trumpeter Rick Gazda, who played the lead melody. Rick's tone on the trumpet is a rich sound filled with passion so appropriate for the lead line. Rick is a musician's musician and has played regularly with Bruce Springsteen as well as polka master Bernie Witkowski. The tasty solo work of Wes Morton and Ed Kirkpatrick speaks for itself. This performance was a feature of the 2017 Jazz Christmas at the Tatnall School, Greenville, Delaware and a production of Music with a Mission (formerly Mass for the Homeless, Inc.) as a benefit for Friendship House, Inc. Wilmington, dedicated to founders Bill and Marcy Perkins.