Hello, Sean. I'm familiar with some of your work, although I've probably read more in Down Beat magazine about you that actually heard your recordings. I know that your a tough trumpet player. Dr. Nelson Harrison recommended I contact you, and I thought that was a good idea!
Mr. Jones,
Your tribute (Little Sunflower) to Freddie Hubbard at First Night was really beautiful, as was the rest of the set. Glad I was there to witness.
Jagsu
I was enthralled by the brilliance of your composition "Oliver, Master Builder," and the rendition you and Mission Statement premiered at the MCAI anniversary tribute to Oliver Byrd and Thad Mosley. It is still resonating in my mind's ear a month later. I was reminded of playwright Henrik Ibsen's drama, "The Masterbuilder." The protagonist aspired to "build a castle in the air with a firm foundation." Your piece achieved that in spectacular musical terms. Even your body language propelled the idea. I can still see you, feet firmly planted, knees slightly bent, while the surge of the music thrust your torso and the bell of your horn upward as you took the melody into a stratospheric range. Talk about being "blown away!"
I was talking to a friend who is excited about your having agreed to play for the CUBM fundraiser next Feb., and I told her about "The Master Builder." She and her husband are on the board, and I promised I would let you know that they hope you will include it on your play list for that event. It is a blessing to have you in our midst.
At 5:01pm on September 18, 2008, Luiz Santos said…
Hey Sean,
Just sending greetings to you...
Be blessed
Luiz Santos
At 2:09am on September 11, 2008, Ed Skirtich said…
Hi Sean,
Thanks for that idea about the grants... Yes, I'd like to meet with you and talk about how we could use grants to colloborate with you and Jazz Workshop, Inc.
You can call me or send a reply.
Also, I really dig playin'on the bandstand with you... I really learn a lot from you bein' on the bandstand.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Musically,
Ed Skirtich
Artististic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
(412) 422-4149 (H)
(412) 841-8046 (C)
Great playing at Birdland with the Arturo on Sunday years ago.. That's where I met you at. Nice to have you here as a friend & keep playing with power... CJ
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Your tribute (Little Sunflower) to Freddie Hubbard at First Night was really beautiful, as was the rest of the set. Glad I was there to witness.
Jagsu
It was really great hangin' with you at AVA Lounge last night.
As always, your playing was outstanding.
I learn so much from you on the bandstand.
I can't wait to get together with you to talk about music projects.
Ed Skirtich
Artistic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
(412) 422-4149 (H)
(412) 841-8046 (C)
I was talking to a friend who is excited about your having agreed to play for the CUBM fundraiser next Feb., and I told her about "The Master Builder." She and her husband are on the board, and I promised I would let you know that they hope you will include it on your play list for that event. It is a blessing to have you in our midst.
Just sending greetings to you...
Be blessed
Luiz Santos
Thanks for that idea about the grants... Yes, I'd like to meet with you and talk about how we could use grants to colloborate with you and Jazz Workshop, Inc.
You can call me or send a reply.
Also, I really dig playin'on the bandstand with you... I really learn a lot from you bein' on the bandstand.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Musically,
Ed Skirtich
Artististic Director/Jazz Workshop, Inc.
(412) 422-4149 (H)
(412) 841-8046 (C)
Great playing at Birdland with the Arturo on Sunday years ago.. That's where I met you at. Nice to have you here as a friend & keep playing with power... CJ
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