Fostering a community of people (writers, editors, photographers and contributors) who share a passion for the arts.
Music, movies, tv shows, books, art, theatre and fashion.
Television is so influential that when an audience sees you day-in and day-out there`s a certain acceptance that sets in; you`re no longer a threatening personality. They become more willing to accept whatever you present.
Personally, I think young musicians need to learn to play more than one style. Jazz can only enhance the classical side, and classical can only enhance the jazz. I started out playing classical, because you have to have that as a foundation.
Now I`m having the time of my life being on the road with one of the world`s all-time great big bands, and performing with symphonies. I wouldn`t trade it for anything.
I still play jazz, and I`ve always got that trumpet very handy, but I`m coming to feel the classical venues are where my main focus is, in the realm of symphonic pops.