James Kass
James Kass
Apparently there's nowhere new to go. All the avenues appear to have been explored. Of course, there will always be the one guy that's going to burst thorough the blockade. I don't know who he is, but he'll come along one of these days and there'll be something realy new in tenor sax playing again.
Stan Getz, 1957
News
Practice, Practice, Practice
This article in the New York Times, Peak Performance: Why Records Fall, cites some research into how the greats become great (hint: it involves the "p-word").
The Meaning of Life
Ok, maybe I haven't solved that one in its entirety. But I'm certain I grok music. For now. Maybe.
Interview with Nick Manson
Pianist Nick Manson has played and recorded with many of the greats, as well as leading his own smokin' band. Read his thoughts on connecting with other players and being an innovative musician in the 21st Century.
Autographs
As I was cleaning out my closet recently, I happened across some autographs of famous musicians that I have met over the years. I feel blessed that I got to shake hands and hang with these legendary jazz artists (some of whom have passed on), and humbled to have shared the stage with several of them.