The tables are decorated. The jambalaya is ready.

So are the all important desserts.

Our gracious host, John Petrolius – owner of the Smithfield Cafe – casts an approving eye.

And the good times roll . . .

and roll . . .

and keep on rolling . . .

with the help of Horace Turner, his fellow jazz musicians,
and the singing of "This Little Light of Mine – I'm going to let it shine."