Jazzy Sinatra

I was really entertained last night,, and not by the contestants! I really thought Harry Conick Jr. was one of the best mentors they have ever had. And the thing that was different about the whole episode, was that he was out there on stage performing (well sort of) with them. He was leading the band, arranging the idols song choices, and crackin' jokes. In fact, I think they oughta have more mentors putting in as much work as he did.  Harry really is the triple threat with acting, singing, and his musicality.
I'm not a ginormous Sinatra fan,, I mean - I'm American right,, so I have to love the occasional oldie but goodie from old blue eyes. Let's discuss:

• Aaron Kelly - Am I missing something?? Why do the judges keep giving him praise when he was soooooooo mediocre. He sounded nasally last night and so uncomfortable. He looks like he's about to wet his pants when he stands there with Ryan while he's getting his numbers read. I liked his look a lot better last night though with the new haircut and the whole vest/tie ensemble.  Aaron seriously needs like 5-10 years more experience to gain confidence and umph. He does not command the stage and I just don't want to watch him.
• Casey Jones - He should have been soaring after last week's phenomenal performance, but this was just not his best. I liked how Kara said his vibrato sounded like a lamb, cause I was thinking it was sounding a little warbley too. He looked really good though. He'll be in bottom 3.
• Crystal Bowersox looked great. Loved the dress and the hair up. I think because she has been so good week after week, the judges don't like her numbers unless they are 'something to write home about'... She didn't do bad,,, she did waaaaayyy better than Aaron and Casey, but they don't whoop her up like they used to because she isn't giving anything more. I liked her voice a lot and think that the jazz genre wouldn't be that far off with her smooth voice. She is a hippy though, so she'll be a folk/rock singer. She will not be in the bottom.
• Mike Lynche had one of his best last night with "The way you look tonight". I thought it was real and he really does perform well. Simon said he has the best stage presence which I agree with.
• Lee Dewyze is in this to win it, and he might just take it from Crystal. The finals will be Lee and Crystal. He smiled, he played around, he still had his rasp in the jazzed up Sinatra song.

It will be an interesting night tonight. Because really, everyone is pretty good and I am curious to see who the bottom is. My power rankings for last night's performances are:

1. Lee
2. Mike
3. Crystal
4. Casey
5. Aaron

I really want Aaron to go home tonight! Here's hoping and praying......