Music Sketch #25
October 28th, 2008

With new guy Ryan on drums, Dave Madson on bass, Aaron McCabe on trumpet, and Jim O'Neill on the keyboard. We reached a synchronicity we've been striving for.

Being in Europe

To generalize. The experience of Europe is a little maddening in a good way. It wakes up sleeping parts of my mind and then suddenly I must do something with them. Now there is more to deal with. A sleeping dragon poked opens an eye.

A couple new music sketches

Anticipation is building for Music Sketch #27 - the next public performance of Music Sketch on November 21st at the Woman's Club of Minneapolis. Well, my anticipation is building anyways. Jim and I have been practicing quite a bit, and it seems like we are beginning to figure it out somewhat. Sometimes I would try to lead and have the music follow the paint and sometimes jim would lead and I would let the musical imagery guide my work, but it always turns into something else. Our dynamic is back and forth. Here are some pictures of the last few...



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