The last three days have been fantastic. You can just tell everyone in the band is gearing up for something big. The sections are tighter, the solos are better and the excitment is really high. Our lead trombone player George Reinert from Alaska is a beast always but the last few concerts he has been nothing less than amazing. We played two nights ago in Rome New York for a completely packed house. The crowd was screaming and clapping and just having a fantastic time. It is so much fun when you have 2000 people acting more like their at a huge rock concert but no, they are there to scream for good big band music. I just wish everyone in music from my home area could see this. The last two nights we played in the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Packed house at both concerts. Another very excited crowd.
We are off tomorrow to get things ready for our trip to Japan on Thursday. A short 15 hour flight from New York to Tokyo. In Japan things are a little different. The band is extremely popular in Japan. While we are there, someone always carried our luggage for us along with our horns and everything else we need. When we arrive at our next hotel our things are there waiting for us. We are staying in Hotels that cost over $400 per night. All of the concerts appear to be sell outs. I must say I am pretty excited about the entire trip. What an educational experience. Every serious musician/teacher needs to experience this. You cant really teach or explain this unless you have experienced it. All the books I have read and studied didn't come close to the real thing.
I will post on the blog as often as I can in Japan. Hard to believe it will all be over in a very short 6 weeks.
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