Florida State Jazz: Paul McKee combo
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If I had to perform in front of a live audience I would fail. Last night, I saw a 45 minute performance by a group of young men, and was delighted and awed. These kids are not yet twenty, and their passion is undeniable, and, unsurprising. What amazes me is how, at this young age, they sound experienced. How will they sound when they really are experienced? I always said to my son, the saxophone player in this combo, that he will never sound experienced because I hoped he would never be – and by experience I meant only adversity. But I may have been wrong – and Sheila Curran may have been right, when she said, “don’t buy into that myth that you can only be a good artist if you are in pain. If you are good unhappy, you will be good happy.”
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this is SO lovely. I am in awe as well!
so much to say at such a young age in such a beautiful way. thanks for the video… <3
Sheila is so right.
And Khandu’s sound is so smooth and clear and confident. Like his mother’s writing.
Hi Umi,
Not sure if you remember me. I worked with Ashish way back in the 80′s at Computer Graphiti.
Ramona found you through Farrokh’s site, I just wanted to say how happy I am to see your son playing jazz! This is too cool.
We have been in Boston since the late 90′s. Where are you based now?
cheers,
Noel