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NYC- Day 2 ; EE - Day 15/10/2024 Today was day 1 of the festival! Good to be with family! I have many thoughts but will save for a recap! We give Miss Soukup a hard time about playing CL all in fun as we all love cl, and her and it's role in jazz. A couple of years ago cl took center stage and was mentioned by Wynton on how many great clarinet players there were that year. She got to gloat! but my have the tables turned! This was one of the funniest moments to keep our little fun teasing alive! That little lone double clap was Megan! This was a fun way to end the day!
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Day 1 NYC5/8/2024 Great first day in NYC. Started off with some delays but we got here safely. The Louis Armstrong House was amazing as always and great to see Ricky! Caleb and I headed to the Blue Note and saw my friend and just one of the greatest musicians ever, Mr. Christian McBride and band. So fun! Met back up with everyone at J@LC where we will be stationed now for the next few days.
Carmen Bradford5/8/2024 It was so nice to get caught up with my friend Carmen Bradford! What a blessing it will be to have her working at MSU now!
Mr. Kenny Barron5/4/2024 Always such a pleasure to see and hear Mr. Kenny Barron. He is always more than generous to me. It was extra special this time because I got to see Endea Owens play with him this time. Savannah Harris is an amazing drummer and I get to see her twice in a week as I will see her Wednesday with Christian McBride! It was also fun to find Lazaro Vega and share the concert with him. I also included some previous pictures with Mr. Barron!
Walter Blanding at Byron5/4/2024 "Cool Jazz" is always a special time. I'm not sure what edition this was, but like the rest, it was very special. This year's guest was Mr. Walter Blanding. Walter is filled with so much wisdom and soul. He left me very inspired and encouraged us all to be present. So thankful for his musicianship and friendship! I was also very thankful that Caleb got to share the stage with one of his heroes. He did himself proud! Thank you Marc, Megan, and Caleb for letting me once again be a part of this special family and night. NYC on Wed!!!
Virginia MacDonald5/4/2024 I was so happy to be able to hear Virginia MacDonald again and get to meet her this time! Amazing musician. Please go listen to her music and support her.
Colonoscopy5/4/2024 Had my first colonoscopy! Never being through it before wasn't sure what to think. Now I now! LOL I spent the night at my Sister and her husbands house then my long time friend Eric took me to the procedure. Mary, his wife, was so kind to have food waiting for me upon my arrival!
Wedding Season5/4/2024 Wedding season has commenced! First two gigs of the year have been played. For the most part they have been super fun with enthusiastic crowds, very nice couples, and great bands. However, one drunk at each gig has somewhat marred what would have been a very fun evening. Hoping to have less of that as the season continues!
J@LC in Chicago5/4/2024 I have been seeing Wynton in Chicago for like 30 years. The first time I ever met Wynton was in Chicago. Now, when everyone comes to town it is a family reunion. I had such a great time and extra fun to hear the Chicago Symphony. It was a little sentimental as the road manager Boss Murphy is retiring. Many blessings to you. Stopped to visit New Buffalo on Lake MI on the way home!
Holland Jazz Orchestra4/21/2024 Was so fun to see so many former students, current students, and friends at the concert today. Special congrats goes out to Thomas Tran who received a scholarship and was featured today!
Tulips in Holland4/21/2024 It was fun to see the tulips out today in Holland! I used to play many shows during tulip time which is next month. That has dried up but enjoyed seeing them out in the cold but nice day today before I attended the concert!
Inspirations4/21/2024 Watched these two videos from Global Awakenings recently. These couples are such inspirations to me and are modern day examples for me to show how deep you can go with God but also the cost one has to pay. They are truly amazing and I thank God so much for them.
Mesman's4/21/2024 Mrs. Mesman was my 3rd grade teacher, (Miss Paul at the time). We have kept in touch meeting up when we can. The Mesman's have been a total blessing in my life and really helped fill in some of the mom gaps at times in my life. She also was my niece Esther's pre school teacher. She was only at Northview for 2 years. I have many people in my life that our paths crossed at just the right time and have made a life long friends out of it. Not a coincidence at all but more divine appointment I'd say. Thank you Lord for the Mesman's!
More Eagles4/19/2024 One of the cool things about the eagles is how it is brining together community. Many cars pull off the side of the road. One person expressed the same sentiment that with so much horrible things happening, it's nice to have a diversion of watching the majesty of these eagles. Love God and His creation!
First Wedding Gig of the year4/19/2024 It was a little rough for a couple reasons but I'll move on. The band was killin' and all good friends!
Eclipse in Cleveland4/16/2024 I had such a great time with my dear friends Jeff and Sue who I met on my Israel trip, watching the eclipse with them. The drive home did not enjoy so much!
Sean Jones Ann Arbor4/16/2024 Sean's Dizzy Spells Show was amazing and I was so glad I got to be able to see it. Sean is for sure one of the great trumpeters of our time! Love and Blessings to you my Brother!
Branford in Detroit4/15/2024 Branford truly is one of my favorite saxophonists of all time. Been so blessed to hear him so many times over the years. He always takes you on a journey. Great to see them and so many friends!
Easter4/3/2024 I was happy this Easter because I was able to really focus on the reason for the season which is almost impossible to do at Christmas. It helped to go see The Chosen which has been so awesome for me. Played a service in GR and was great to play with Eli and Juan! Went to Dad's after then we went to my brother Nate and Dori and saw my nephews which is always fun!
Samara Joy GR4/2/2024 The night started off with dinner with my niece Kelli and then was so happy that so many of my friends were able to experience the amazing Samara Joy.
More Music4/2/2024 Came home to see a premier of a Branford Marsalis Symphony with two of my best buds. Then it was fun the next night to see Randy Napoleon with Brandon Rose and Ari Titel.
Sarasota Jazz Festival4/2/2024 The main reason for going to Florida was to see my friends/heroes! Terell Stafford, Wycliffe Gordon, and Jeff Hamilton. Was also great to see Phillip Norris and Kevin Bales.
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