Klarinet Archive - Posting 000180.txt from 1994/11

From: John Blegen <blegen@-----.US>
Subj: Re: Humor & smiles
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 1994 12:37:19 -0500

On Thu, 10 Nov 1994, James Sclater wrote:

> I would like to second Mr. Leeson's comments on the value of seeking out
> the humor in music and letting it go.

Yes! I'm reminded of something I heard Wynton Marsalis say in a
televised workshop to the effect that one should play "like Louis
Armstrong," in terms of passion and involvement with the music.

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