Boulder Blog
John Gunther is creating a fantastic music program out at University of Colorado at Boulder. Trumpeter Brad Goode is there, too. Amazing player! I just had the opportunity to spend a week with all of them and was mesmerized by the creative energy and commitment going on on campus. I am enthusiastic about these great young players. Also got to meet and play with wonderful pianist and composer Art Lande, a real hero of American music.
We talked music: who’s listening to what, how to find new music, both one’s own and that of others. Also, is there any particular importance in playing music that is “new?” What do we mean when we use the word “authentic?” Interesting to think about and reexamine answers to these queries. How does learning the musical past impact the practice of one’s own music? I always feel that every individual answer to this is valid.
