The Czech Republic Posted October 9, 2003 Report Posted October 9, 2003 In a matter of minutes, I will be sharing a stage with one of my favorite trumpet players ever, one Maynard Ferguson. I'll be emceeing my jazz ensemble's concert and we'll be playing Gonna Fly Now with him and his band. Wish me luck.
Guest The Winter Of My Discontent Posted October 10, 2003 Report Posted October 10, 2003 Good luck man, don't expect to get it in this folder though, these people don't give jazz the respect it deserves.
Your Paragon of Virtue Posted October 10, 2003 Report Posted October 10, 2003 Good luck man, don't expect to get it in this folder though, these people don't give jazz the respect it deserves. Since as we all know Banky is one the foremost contributors of Jazz in this forum. I'd like to say that I enjoy jazz, but I don't know much about it and would only be a guy that would read others' posts rather than make 'em.
The Czech Republic Posted October 10, 2003 Author Report Posted October 10, 2003 Well all i can say is that was one of the most electrifying concerts I have ever been a part of. I received a lot of praise for my public speaking and my solo on Feelin' Alright. And of course our star. I have unlimited respect for this man. Maynard is 75 and still actively touring and while he's not at his prime, he can outplay so many people out there. It's amazing.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted October 10, 2003 Report Posted October 10, 2003 I like jazz when it's really chaotic. The slow groovin' cool jazz thing doesn't do a whole lot for me.
Your Paragon of Virtue Posted October 10, 2003 Report Posted October 10, 2003 I like jazz when it's really chaotic. The slow groovin' cool jazz thing doesn't do a whole lot for me. I'm sure this surprises no one. How many people were at the concert?
The Czech Republic Posted October 11, 2003 Author Report Posted October 11, 2003 How many people were at the concert? 690 people in a 600-seat house. Apparently they over-printed the tickets and we had 400 left, freaking us out into thinking there would be a pathetic attendance number, but we ended up going standing room only and filling the pit and aisles with extra chairs. It was a success in every way.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted October 11, 2003 Report Posted October 11, 2003 I like the Miles Davis material I've heard, f'rinstance, but not nearly as much as most people, I'd figure. It's more a genre of music I have respect for, than one I personally enjoy listening to. Same goes with most classical music for me.
The Czech Republic Posted October 12, 2003 Author Report Posted October 12, 2003 Banky was right: this thread got no-sold. I don't want to sound bitchy or anything, but how many of you guys in here are musicians that have played alongside a living legend of your instrument? Even if he's not what he was 30 years ago, it's still an experience I will share with as many people as I can. Someday I hope to tell my children, trumpet players of course, about that night, and to show them old record album covers that are years and years old, and say I played with that man.
PLAGIARISM! Posted October 13, 2003 Report Posted October 13, 2003 That is very nice, kinda like if me and Andrew WK did a cover of 'We Built This City on Rock and Roll'.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted October 14, 2003 Report Posted October 14, 2003 Never jammed out with any legends, although I'd shit if I did.
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