Jesse related instantly. “I know, I couldn’t believe he did that. I felt him playing before I heard a single note.”
Toussaint acknowledged the phenomenon with a nod of his head and turned the conversation to the music business. “Pete tells me he’s going to put you guys into the recording studio. I’ll be ready to hear what you can do, especially with your originals. Who knows? We might be working together someday soon.”
As Butch was saying how much the band would love to work with Toussaint, Carmen interrupted. “Gentlemen, I’ve got some people here who want to meet you.”
Jesse turned to see Dr. John, Professor Longhair, and Aaron Neville stepping out of the backstage shadows to congratulate the band on their set. Jesse was speechless. It felt like he had arrived, in a way, but it also fe
