[Dixielandjazz] Dixieland in the skies

[Jim Kashishian]

Jim Gammon wrote:

>I've practiced my pocket trumpet at altitude several times on the way to
Hawaii with no complaints from anyone.  

Egads!  That's just 'cause I wasn't sitting next to you!!   
Just kidding, and welcome to the list. 

Seriously, though.  Surely you had one of those "silent practice" mutes in?
And, even those do make a sound.  I always carry my mouthpiece with me to
have a daily "buzz", but I'd never attempt it on a plane.

I'm flying to Sydney in a couple of weeks on Emirates.  They have private
rooms in first class, so I guess if one were willing to pay 5,000 Euros for
one of those rooms, you might get away with a few honks or strums on an
instrument.  I really don't know how you got away with it in a normal seat
(where I fly)!

Jim Kash
P.s. We now know you are a trumpeter & like to practice in weird places, but
be sure & introduce yourself a bit more to the list.