Monthly Archives: April 2008

Funny picture

April 20, 2008 – 7:39 pm

This is the gig I played Friday night with the “Sonoran Serenade” big band at a golf course in Carefree, AZ. I thought it was a funny picture.

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Part Two: 21st century trombone

April 20, 2008 – 6:29 pm

So then, in the same weekend, I was lucky enough to go to a concert by saxophonist Kenny Garrett. Garrett is 44, played in some big bands early on, but has made a long career leading small groups. At different times, his playing and compositions are playful, funky, spiritual, and often draw on various world [...]

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Part One: 20th century trombone

April 10, 2008 – 7:42 pm

Two weekends ago I had two experiences that really showed me what it means to be a trombonist today. My write-up of them is LONG, so if you don’t have the attention to read it all, the conclusion is: I’m sad the 20th century is gone, but I’m hopeful about the 21st. This is part [...]

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