Bassment Deep by Curtis Bennett

Author:Curtis Bennett
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Golden Ram Publishing
Published: 2012-03-18T04:00:00+00:00

Al and Johnny Woo were watching an A&E special upon Ma’Kentu’s entrance into the room. It was a cool jazz festival taped in Monterey a few months earlier. Jazz great Billy Taylor was on piano. Ma’Kentu sat down, then stretched out across the bed to briefly watch the special too.

“Old Billy still has it, man,” Johnny quipped.

“I’m telling you,” Al added, “The brother can throw down!” He then gave Johnny a high five on the hand.

“So can Victor and Bobby,” Ma’Kentu joined in, referring to the rest of the trio playing contra-bass and drums, respectively.

“What’s the name of this tune, Bassman?” a restless Al asked, repositioning his pillow under his chin.

“I’m not sure,” he replied. “But I’ve heard this song before.”

“It’s a Clare Fisher tune called Morning,” quipped Johnny, matter-of-factly.

“I’ve heard of her before,” Al added, stretching his arms. “She’s a damn good song writer.”

“I played this piece in a New York concert a few years ago,” Johnny said. “It’s a gem of a song, if you want to ask me.”

“I love the bass line,” Ma’Kentu said, as he simultaneously yawned and stretched.

The A&E special ended ten minutes later. Seconds later, Johnny bid goodnight to his comrades and departed.

“Well, how did it go tonight with you and Margo?” Al finally asked, standing up.

“Great! Just great,” Ma’Kentu exclaimed, then more soberly, “Hell, it isn’t easy being on the road with someone you’ve fallen for. Especially the night before she’s leaving.”

“Umm,” Al mused. “Bassman, if ever there was a case for love, it is the one you two have for each other. But I understand your plight. I remember the first time I had to leave Yvette behind while I took off on a four-month cross-country tour. It was a real challenge at the time. I mean, we had just gotten married less than two months earlier and then I was gone. As a matter-of-fact, we were still practically newlyweds.”

“Hell, you were,” Ma’Kentu chuckled.

Al paused to smile.

“Tell me. How are things between you two now? I mean, dealing with the separation.”

“Yvette’s accustomed to it now, for the most part. Still, that doesn’t make going on tour any easier for our marriage. You know, it’ll be eight years in August.”

“That’s great, Al. I’m happy for you two.”

“Thanks,” he said, reaching down and pulling the covers back. It was getting warm. “Speaking of anniversaries, are you and Margo at that intensity level, yet?”

“I know I love her, Al. I’m just not sure if I’m ready to make that sort of commitment. You know, being on the road and all.”

“Hold that thought, please,” Al politely interrupted. “You don’t mind if I turn the AC on, do you? It’s getting a little warm in here.”

“Go for it,” Ma’Kentu quipped. “The whole month of March has been rather warm, I must say.”

Al turned the AC on.

“So you say you don’t think you’re ready for the marriage thing.”

“That body of water might be just a little too deep for me, right now.” Ma’Kentu replied, sitting up on the full size bed.

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