Great article, Bret. I’m a Jewish kid who grew up in Queens in the 60s, moving to Long Island by the end of that decade-- I too got hooked on jazz, I was the oddball in middle school buying LPs of Bird, Mingus, Duke, Basie, etc....your story resonated with me. Thanks.
Tulio: I love Woody's playing. I was fortunate to hear him live a number of times, and spoke with him, as well. He fits perfectly in the line of Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan, and Freddie Hubbard, the masters of the trumpet who left us much much too soon.
This was beautifully written. It is amazing how serendipity plus passion can point the way. Do you still play trumpet? It's too bad your dad didn't actively support your musical interests. But clearly didn't stop your love of the music. All the best.
As Don Schlitten claimed (about Himself) in the video posted by you, you too are a literal "Jazz Junkie". P. S. I sent you via email something that might be of your interest. Be safe. Tulio
Great article, Bret. I’m a Jewish kid who grew up in Queens in the 60s, moving to Long Island by the end of that decade-- I too got hooked on jazz, I was the oddball in middle school buying LPs of Bird, Mingus, Duke, Basie, etc....your story resonated with me. Thanks.
Appreciate the comment and kind words Henry!
Dear Bret, (sorry for distracting you again today) as a Trumpet player, would you be so kind as to let us know your brief opinion on Woody Shaw?
Tulio: I love Woody's playing. I was fortunate to hear him live a number of times, and spoke with him, as well. He fits perfectly in the line of Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan, and Freddie Hubbard, the masters of the trumpet who left us much much too soon.
This was beautifully written. It is amazing how serendipity plus passion can point the way. Do you still play trumpet? It's too bad your dad didn't actively support your musical interests. But clearly didn't stop your love of the music. All the best.
Thanks for your kind words, Paul. I haven't picked up a trumpet in forty years.
Dear Bret,
As Don Schlitten claimed (about Himself) in the video posted by you, you too are a literal "Jazz Junkie". P. S. I sent you via email something that might be of your interest. Be safe. Tulio