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I can’t even begin to think about all the people that inspired me. Probably the first was Gary Schocker, this awesome flute player. I heard his CD and realized I really liked the flute and wanted to sound like him. I got to meet him a couple times, and every time I hear him play he makes me remember why I love music.
The second was probably Jim Carroll, the sax teacher at George Mason. He told me I could do whatever I wanted because I had skill. He was one of the first people to ever tell me that, and he inspired me to do something I never thought I could; play the saxophone and improvise. I don’t know where I’d be if these two men didn’t come into my life.
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Tempi de Fats: The Tempo Markings of Thomas “Fats” Waller
In honor of one of the great stride masters — who would have celebrated his 108th birthday today — I compiled some of my favorite tempo markings from Thomas “Fats” Waller — always humorous, fun stuff from a true innovator… enjoy the image, and feel free to download from Flickr…
Once you taste the blood of music, there is nothing else you can do with your life.
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…or half the performers leave immediately after the concert…
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Great Northern Express. -__________-
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