[Dixielandjazz] Payin Dues - Was Jonathan Russell You Tube

[Janie McCue Lynch]

Steve writes:

"Jonathan is paying his dues. Playing tired is part of that. Playing with
people and bands you've never met prior, is part of that. Playing in
different heat and humidity conditions is part of that. Being criticized is
part of that. I am amazed at how well he handles it all. He'll have fully
paid his dues much sooner than the rest of us did."


I fully agree....and Jonathan rose to the occasion and all of the above
conditions like a real champion.
AND....he did it so well!  To hear him slip from trad into Ellington without
a hitch, near-perfect harmonies....I was
so impressed.

Bob was correct when he said that Jonathan eagerly exceeded his anticipated
time on stage....you literally
couldn't pull him away!

My only concern was for the physical stress on his playing arm, at his young
age.

OK, I'm signing off....

My Best,

Janie
janie39 at socal.rr.com