“The luggage call was for 5 a.m., bus departure at 5:30, and we were going somewhere. I don’t remember where, but I remember Pat Dorian. He was paying his hotel extras when I came down to the lobby. I said good morning and asked how he was. His reply was illuminating: ‘I’m living the dream!’ he said. Thanks to Pat and all the good men who helped to make my dream come true as well! I have always wanted to take a big band to Europe during the summer festival season. The following is Pat’s superb view of this event.” – Phil Woods