David Sanborn at The Floridian

David Sanborn in Ft Lauderdale

At the end of the jazz cruise, we ran into David Sanborn on the way into The Floridian - the best diner in Fort Lauderdale, where all the locals go. Pictured here, left to right: Claudia Krikorian, Lisa Kato Fitchett, Jim Hale, Dorothy Axelrod, with David Sanborn (center).

--The Daily Fitchett, 1/30/11.

Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

Friends on the famed beaches of the Virgin Gorda "Baths", BVI

After a semi-arduous journey through narrow caves and grottoes, we found ourselves on the beach of the Virgin Gorda "Baths", British Virgin Islands.

--The Daily Fitchett, 1/27/11.

Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival

Video excerpts of rocking live performances by vocalists Donna Butler and Bob Luna with The Mark Fitchett Band at the Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival: Watch Video

The band are: Donna Butler (vocals), Mark Fitchett (guitar), Anthony Alvarez (bass), Gregory Scott Alban (drums), Robert Edward Luna (keyboards and vocals). Guests: Jim Hale (trumpet), Pam Teren (vocals).

Donna Butler and Mark Fitchett

Chris Botti in Lake Tahoe

Jazz trumpet player Chris Botti with friends

Jazz trumpeters in the house! Jim Hale with Chris Botti after a performance in Lake Tahoe

--The Daily Fitchett