[Dixielandjazz] It's a brass thing...

[Flip Oakes]

Jim,

Yes, while I agree with you 100%  it's even more then that. It's a form of
communication, it's like having the ability to express your ideas on any
level, on any topic, with a unlimited vocabulary. It's really beyond the
normal level of expression, or communication, that very few have. It was a
true gift that was finely tuned by Maynard himself. It's all in part of the
poetic license, that some few great artist have, and it has to understood to
be appreciated by the mass, and most of the time, it just simply is not.
True genius is not for everyone.

We have been so lucky to have had the privilege of being in the presence of
many great, great artist, and yet most of us, just never really understood
their true dedication, contribution, devotion, artistry, or genius. It's the
way it has always been, and always will be. I for one will miss him very
much.

All The Best,

Flip Oakes

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on 8/26/06 12:37 PM, Jim Kashishian at jim at kashprod.com wrote:

> Hi, I've been away (Washington & California) for a few weeks, but just got
> back on DJML in time to see the end of a discussion over the high notes that
> Maynard played.  I foresaw that sort of discussion on DJML just as soon as I
> read of his death.
>  
> If you are a brass player, you will immediately know that those notes are
> exciting because they are THERE!  Sort of like the mountain climber's thing,
> this is a "brass man's thing"!  Having good chops and being able to reach
> any note you can hear in your head is a goal.  Maynard's talent was very
> special, and very few can do the same.  The Kenton Band, with it's solid
> foundation 
> (I saw them once using tuba, bass trombones, bass & bari saxes), allowed
> this amazing man to soar all the way to the top.  So very exciting!  Hair
> raised on back of neck stuff!
>  
> Pat.  You know I always respect your views, but on this one, I just must say
> "it's a brass man's thing".  It's like trying to tell a "man's joke" to
> ladies.  They just don't get it.
>  
> Jim
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