philbymon wrote:I found it! Here ya go Mary -
http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colber ... n-marsalis
"How do you win at jazz?"
Okay, maybe it wasn't "great," but I enjoyed it a lot.
A letter from Yo-Yo Ma, Mary? That is so cool! I'd have it framed, too. He's an amazing musician!
Thank you. I really enjoyed that. Stephen Colbert was quite impressive since not only did he play "trumpet" but he did the harmony. I am sure he has a strong musical background. I was clapping while listening to the duo.
Winning at jazz is exactly what Wynton said. When you get the praise from the audience, not at the end of your performance, but during your performance. When people cheer and/or get up and dance long before the music is over. However, you haven't truly won until your band responds likewise with a strong resounding "YEAH" during your improv. In like manner, you too should be able to do that for your band members.
Jazz is listening to one another. It transecends race. I will be taking a jazz improv class this winter and the prof is Japanese. I sat in on his class and I see how cool he is.
Yep, I am a Yo-yo fan. My favorite is of him and Bobby McFerrin.
As I turn my head I can see his letter. I cantacted a magazine who interviewed him. At the end of the interview it said that Yo-Yo would answer 1 question from a reader. I though "Wow, I could tell him all about myelf and slip in a question. So I told him about my jazz band, flute choirs and my students. My question was how to get students to appreciate various parts in music. For example, no one wants to play the second part when they feel that the first part is superior. Of course, Yo yo compared the various parts to a baseball team. He also congratulated me on my efforts with the jazz band and flute choirs. I went nuts cuz he answered my letter.
I would have loved to have seen that.
, heres a link to Wynton and Yo Yo Ma
Wynton and Yo Yo are 2 of my favorites.