tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post2642174347970850795..comments2023-09-30T06:09:28.429-05:00Comments on Plastic Sax: An Immodest ProposalHappy In Baghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03325328547476858000noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-46526102412353428802011-10-22T19:07:14.731-05:002011-10-22T19:07:14.731-05:00Totally missed this post. Where do I get tickets?...Totally missed this post. Where do I get tickets? LOL ... no, seriously, a left-of-center festival would be cool and likely well attended, IMHO. Peace, Cb<br /><br />P.S. - thanks for the gig, HIB.Cbhttp://burnettpublishing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-58617345345825487982011-05-26T14:09:45.708-05:002011-05-26T14:09:45.708-05:00An accidental version of the CGS festival takes pl...An accidental version of the CGS festival takes place tonight (Thursday) in Kansas City. The Miles Davis tribute features young guys covering all phases of Miles' career. A fine Brazilian jazz band plays at "Gardens." Skronky jazz is featured at a German restaurant. A freewheeling organ summit takes place elsewhere. Look for me tonight. <br /><br />I'll keep my fingers crossed, Hunter.<br /><br />I'm on Jason's side.<br /><br />I know it's wrong, Anon 726. I just can't help it. Besides, I didn't want anyone to confuse this post with real life. But if Beena's in... And if Mark's behind it...Happy In Baghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325328547476858000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-68821039090888980272011-05-25T15:58:30.659-05:002011-05-25T15:58:30.659-05:00Let's do it.Let's do it.Markhttp://marklowreymusic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-89905234792281042362011-05-25T14:27:07.990-05:002011-05-25T14:27:07.990-05:00I love competition for jazz bands. Kids push thems...I love competition for jazz bands. Kids push themselves. Educators work harder and it teaches musicians to polish a piece of music. HS jazz bands are mediocre to poor in Kansas City because of the lack of competition. I'veh eard them ALL many times over the years.Sidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-33569247244840630632011-05-24T20:51:42.775-05:002011-05-24T20:51:42.775-05:00Hi Bill,
I love your proposal. It's awesome!
...Hi Bill,<br /><br />I love your proposal. It's awesome!<br /><br />Beenabeenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15669512204679078352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-60771785475788121112011-05-24T19:46:03.216-05:002011-05-24T19:46:03.216-05:00Bata I like you!Bata I like you!Russell Thorpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00939833304100649280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-48212784080417306592011-05-24T14:21:01.852-05:002011-05-24T14:21:01.852-05:00Ignoring your derisive sarcasm, Wynton, all of tha...Ignoring your derisive sarcasm, Wynton, all of that should be taught. <br /><br />It can be done without the trophies and saying "I am better than you are", though. Competition can be healthy and driving, but it should not override the making of music for the sake of the music, which is what often happens. I say this having grown up and competed in Iowa and their State Jazz Championships.<br /><br />While it is great to get my band out to the colleges for these festivals, it would also be great to get the kids into more traditional venues for jazz that they normally are not allowed in.Jason Batanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-42939843944541106412011-05-23T19:26:15.334-05:002011-05-23T19:26:15.334-05:00Love everything about your idea EXCEPT the name yo...Love everything about your idea EXCEPT the name you proposed for the event... 'cmon Bill!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-4769923293743979702011-05-23T18:58:57.284-05:002011-05-23T18:58:57.284-05:00I can haz nothing dismissive or anti-neo-post- tra...I can haz nothing dismissive or anti-neo-post- traditional to say. brilliant. effusive praise bubbles from the hole in the front of my head. I even like the idea of exposing youngsters to our indecencyRussell Thorpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00939833304100649280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-66457672880747974322011-05-23T13:28:18.620-05:002011-05-23T13:28:18.620-05:00I agree Jason. The traditional jazz festivals with...I agree Jason. The traditional jazz festivals with trophies and such make educators have to teach style, fundamentals, playing in tune, technique and the history of american music not to mention musicality. I can't stand that S****!<br /><br />Bravo for speaking out!<br /><br />WyntonWyntonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-78762234328740400872011-05-23T13:24:19.677-05:002011-05-23T13:24:19.677-05:00Most of the musicians listed love to play for free...Most of the musicians listed love to play for free so that will work perfectly.BOnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-7136196134534734342011-05-23T09:29:09.764-05:002011-05-23T09:29:09.764-05:00I am the Jazz Director at Lincoln Prep. Have you ...I am the Jazz Director at Lincoln Prep. Have you thought about incorporating the local schools. It would help get more people in for the other groups and maybe broaden the ongoing audience of the professional groups.<br /><br />I know I am always looking for better performances for my students than the traditional HS Jazz Festival with the trophies & such. Not very authentic to me.<br /><br />I could easily go on about this.Jason Batanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-47821182020285832722011-05-22T19:44:34.773-05:002011-05-22T19:44:34.773-05:00Funny you should mention, Black House is currently...Funny you should mention, Black House is currently in talks to put on a 3 day mini festival at La Esquina next year featuring original local jazz. I'll keep you posted.<br /><br />HunterHunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08513470070968173092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-77069470129782908932011-05-22T18:53:28.813-05:002011-05-22T18:53:28.813-05:00Yeah, I didn't worry about double-booking musi...Yeah, I didn't worry about double-booking musicians. Sorry about creating that theoretical problem, friend.Happy In Baghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325328547476858000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-694480735393172006.post-63915792902738864722011-05-22T18:47:21.724-05:002011-05-22T18:47:21.724-05:00I'd have to work on my least-functional superp...I'd have to work on my least-functional superpower: Being in two places at the same time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com