What happens when 17 people in the prime of their lives decide to finally learn a musical instrument, even though—or perhaps precisely because—retirement is approaching? And, to top it all off, what if these 17 people want to play jazz of all things? It’s simple: the result is a burst of energy, passion, and sound, with a program ranging from Monk to Zawinul, from Timmons to Shorter….

The group has generated great enthusiasm at every one of its concerts so far—no, they’re not professionals, but the musicians’ enthusiasm, the varied program (which is interesting even for non-jazz fans), and the realization that they’re creating a unique sound with this kind of music are highly contagious …