Over the past few weeks I haven’t done much practicing or playing. I think I went over 5 or 6 days without touching the horn and that hasn’t happened since I picked it up 8 years ago. I had something happen with the family that pushed music way down on the priority scale. Once I feel all is well on the home front I’ll be back in the saddle 100%. I am beginning to put in an hour a day just to build my chops back up. As brutal as that process has been the sound of the horn and it’s sensation on my lips has been most welcome and therapeutic. Thanks to everyone for the good wishes.
Great New Music
So much great music has been released in 2008 that I’m having a hard time keeping up with my self charged responsibility of getting the word out to everyone. I’ve managed to cover recordings by Jason Palmer andNicholas Payton but there is so much more. Because of that I’m taking a moment to talk about some of the new releases that have gotten heavy play on my iPod. If you’re looking for something new, check out the recordings below.
Speaking of Paul Carr…
The Jazz Academy of Music is a DC Metropolitan non-profit organization founded by Paul Carr. Established in 2002, the mission of the Academy is to advance and preserve Jazz music through education. The Jazz Academy makes available instructional opportunities to children and adults who have an interest in developing their, talent and knowledge about music. While the emphasis is on the Jazz genre, the Academy offers instruction for beginners who are just being introduced to the art form. It also hosts JAM Camp, a Summer Youth Program that offers structured training while remaining fun for young musicians.
Starting September 14th, 2008, the Jazz Academy begins it’s Jazz Under the Stars concert series with Paul Carr performing. Come out and hear some great music and support a great musical cause. Proceeds from the concert series will help the Academy continue their work in the community and foster an expanded appreciate of Jazz at the same time. For more information visit http://www.jazzacademy.org/ or click here to view the concert flyer.
Hope to see you there!