Two alto saxophonists who came to prominence in the second wave of bebop celebrated birthdays on the same day this week. On Wednesday, November 2, Herb Geller (on the right) turned 83, Phil Woods, (left) 80. Geller has lived in Hamburg, Germany, since 1965. Woods lives in Delaware Water Gap, … [Read more...]
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Compatible Quotes: On Being A Musician
If I can’t play music, what am I gonna do? Music keeps people sane. When you enjoy yourself, most of the time the people who are listening to you enjoy it.—Zoot Sims My life has always been my music, it's always come first, but the music ain't worth nothing if you can't lay it on … [Read more...]