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.. ..There are many great bands of musicians that I associate with and derive a great pleasure performing with. Below I have the myspace links to the bands that I speak of.Check them all out.http://www.myspace.com/bobbyzankelandthewarriorshttp://w ww.myspace.com/melodyhttp://www.myspace.com/westphiladelphia orchestrahttp://www.myspace.com/infinienhttp://www.myspace.c om/oudblues http://www.myspace.com/leanasonghttp://www.myspace.com/ryanm ontbleau http://www.myspace.com/doublebee http://www.myspace.com/illuminea http://www.myspace.com/musicnoirhttp://www.myspace.com/whirl edblues http://www.myspace.com/morningsideporchhttp://www.myspace.co m/labreabandThere is a drive in me that pushes the music forward every time I play. Driven by the breath the sounds come from within. Its a spiritual thing. You have to be right within yourself to hear it. "Listen" like Miles said. Selfless playing is the way. Have a message when you play. Give the ear what it wants. Let the people hear music. Not your ego. I am ranting but this is what I have learned. Never disparaging.Finding the infinite potential in every single moment. Bobby Zankel taught me that. Let the music flow. Analysis is paralysis. Terell Stafford taught me that. It is only recently do I understand. Your mind can sabotage the moment in the music. I guess what I am talking about is mastering something. I have always been driven to master the trumpet. It is an endless task. New doors always open. You got to do it with love, peace and honor.

My Blog

giving in

I thought you wanted to know, so I am writing about it. You got to give in and surrender to what makes you happy. Your teachers taught you how. You make it happen. Your a processing machine! That was ...
Posted by on Thu, 22 May 2008 21:01:00 GMT

Second leg of the tour begun- Berlin

Dear diary,Berlin is the first city that I have been to in Europe. The city is well designed and vibrant. The buildings are newer. I am staying in a hotel in East Berlin. I have gotten used to this li...
Posted by on Thu, 15 May 2008 01:54:00 GMT

The Glee Club - One Day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9fqVO6qtxg
Posted by on Sat, 10 May 2008 09:02:00 GMT

tour dairy day 3 &4 London

Yesterday we perfromed on the jools holland show. there we 6 differant groups. We played spot on. The label was happy and we felt good also. Today we rehearsed for the rest of the tour. Tomorrow we pl...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:51:00 GMT

Tour Dairy day 2 London

Today we rehearsed at the BBC studios for Jool Holland show. Two songs: one is live tomorrow night and one will be taped for Friday airing. The tour bus is pretty sweet. 9 seater Mercedes bus with spa...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:53:00 GMT

Tour Dairy Day 1 London

A foggy day in Londontown.... They didnt lie when they wrote those lyrics.14 hours of travel to get to the hotel in the Hammersmith part of London. The jet lag leaves you wondering if you should get u...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:29:00 GMT

Shmooshy

The world around us seems only turmoil. You can get lost in your own world and forget the larger one outside. I read once that you should take each step in peace. One at a time. It gets me through. My...
Posted by on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:39:00 GMT

The Wildness

Its Primamania time. The Wildness will be playing at these venues- Louis Prima was an extraordinary entertainer. Louis woulld play pretty for the people. I have been in a tribute group called The...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:46:00 GMT

wonder who

Who can make all the eyes open to see?Who will stand tall?Why have the childrens welfare fallen to the wayside?Who has been watching the soul of man?Deep.Yet thoughtlessness has taken over.so my words...
Posted by on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:46:00 GMT

life as it is

Today is the day. Now is the time. We gotta clean it up. Get it flowing. Like Louie Prima would play and sing. Give it your all. I want to be like you but I am not given that chance. I can only be as ...
Posted by on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 17:26:00 GMT