[Dixielandjazz] Hanging out with the big timers

[Phil Wilking]

As for what he sees that others don't, could it be that Mr. Marsalis 
remembers that many of the legendary giants of jazz actually started out by 
hanging around adult musicians - carrying instrument cases and running 
errands, in exchange for lessons - and he wants to continue the tradition?

As for why more youngsters don't grab that opportunity with both hands AND 
feet, there are so many more mindless distractions (video games, etc.) now 
than 100 years ago that most of them probably are unwilling to make the 
effort. Learning music is real work, some physical but more mental. On a 
percentage of total population basis, how many adults in this country, much 
less children, are willing to make an effort now for future benefit?

Phil Wilking

Those who would exchange freedom for
security deserve neither freedom nor security.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stephen G Barbone" <barbonestreet at earthlink.net>
>
> Two things I don't understand. First, why don't those kids Marsalis 
> invites to hang out with the band do just that? It is one thing for 
> opportunity to knock, but for goodness sake, you might want to answer  the 
> door.
>
> Does Wynton Marsalis see something that the rest of us don't?
>