I have to be completely honest and say I normally do not listen to jazz on a regular basis. With that being said, I was beyond impressed with the act I got to see at Jazz Fest last Friday night! After grabbing dinner and drinks with a group of friends, we came across the stages set up on 9th Street. It was a beautiful night, and with nothing else planned for the evening, we decided to stick around and check out the bands. We got to see Aaron Abernathy and The Nat Turner Band- both of which I had never heard of before. I was preparing myself to suffer the rest of the night witnessing elevator music being preformed live, wishing I had a to-go cocktail in hand. When Aaron Abernathy ("AB") came on stage, I knew I was wrong, and could sense the vibe of the crowd shift. He's young, an amazing singer, and his music does not resemble the uninspiring melodies of your average elevator music. It was a great performance, and it was clear this guy is an amazing musician.