How fascinating that you witnessed Jackson at such a pivotal moment in history. Also, I fully concur with your advice about getting one of your city's suberb rhythm sections to drive future PSO jazz forays. Having played with both Jeff Grubbs and Byron Stripling, whom I believe directs the Pops program, I know they would be able to lead such a charge if budget permits.
I've often said the same thing. Maybe Zellig-light. The gods have blessed me with amazing timing. Maybe 'cuz I'm not looking for it, I'm allowed to be a fly on the wall at many odd, fun things. I just smile, roll with it, and offer a most sincere thank-you to the sky.
THANK YOU ALKI!! Another Sunday, another wonderful post.
But Of COURSE you had an hour with Jesse Jackson in your travel-filled life, and love and appreciation to share. Thank you for sharing that moment in time.
And then your review. I love the way you take us deeply into the music (sharing details many might gloss over and THINK they know but really don't know in depth - swinging eighths, why the bandoneon is difficult to play - and then you take us into your experience of the night of music.
Your love for music, musicians, and this orchestra shines through it all, Alki, and I am able to experience the music through you. Your honest and knowledgeable criticism is surrounded by great appreciation for the musicians and their art, which I appreciate. (: And I'm still hearing Adagio for Strings play, ooooh, thank you.....
How fascinating that you witnessed Jackson at such a pivotal moment in history. Also, I fully concur with your advice about getting one of your city's suberb rhythm sections to drive future PSO jazz forays. Having played with both Jeff Grubbs and Byron Stripling, whom I believe directs the Pops program, I know they would be able to lead such a charge if budget permits.
Is your middle name Zelig? You are everywhere.
I've often said the same thing. Maybe Zellig-light. The gods have blessed me with amazing timing. Maybe 'cuz I'm not looking for it, I'm allowed to be a fly on the wall at many odd, fun things. I just smile, roll with it, and offer a most sincere thank-you to the sky.
THANK YOU ALKI!! Another Sunday, another wonderful post.
But Of COURSE you had an hour with Jesse Jackson in your travel-filled life, and love and appreciation to share. Thank you for sharing that moment in time.
And then your review. I love the way you take us deeply into the music (sharing details many might gloss over and THINK they know but really don't know in depth - swinging eighths, why the bandoneon is difficult to play - and then you take us into your experience of the night of music.
Your love for music, musicians, and this orchestra shines through it all, Alki, and I am able to experience the music through you. Your honest and knowledgeable criticism is surrounded by great appreciation for the musicians and their art, which I appreciate. (: And I'm still hearing Adagio for Strings play, ooooh, thank you.....