Feb update & Chick Corea concert
24/02/09 07:03 PM
I know it's been quite a while since a blog post - my
apologies. I'll try to keep things a bit more
up-to-date. 
On the music news front - still busy with Grand Central Band, and we're still on track to record a new CD. There have been a few delays with getting rehearsals together, and finalising a recording date, but I hope to give some firm news soon.
MAINZ has started back so right into teaching mode again! I enjoy the teaching but it can be quite draining at times. I'm going to start some Post Grad studies at Massey Uni (NZ School Of Music) this year, and will also be teaching a few piano students there, so it's going to be a busy year! I'm looking forward to it all, though.
On that note, (pardon the pun), I do intend to start Blue Train rehearsals again in 2009. It's been too long - I guess I got put off by getting turned down for a Creative NZ grant, but I plan to do things a little different. Rather than necessarily producing a CD, we may just do the online thing, and release tracks as we get them finished! We'll see, but it might be quite fun (and less pressure - and cost!)
Anyway, I went to the 5 Peace band concert the other night - Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Kenny Garrett, Christian McBride & Brian Blade. What an awesome experience! Having the chance to see these guys live was enough in itself, but the incredible music and intensity the band produced was simply amazing. A night I will never forget...
And if you want something COMPLETELY different, I've produced a recording of Jewish music with a couple of friends which you may be interested in checking out here: www.simcha.co.nz
On the music news front - still busy with Grand Central Band, and we're still on track to record a new CD. There have been a few delays with getting rehearsals together, and finalising a recording date, but I hope to give some firm news soon.
MAINZ has started back so right into teaching mode again! I enjoy the teaching but it can be quite draining at times. I'm going to start some Post Grad studies at Massey Uni (NZ School Of Music) this year, and will also be teaching a few piano students there, so it's going to be a busy year! I'm looking forward to it all, though.
On that note, (pardon the pun), I do intend to start Blue Train rehearsals again in 2009. It's been too long - I guess I got put off by getting turned down for a Creative NZ grant, but I plan to do things a little different. Rather than necessarily producing a CD, we may just do the online thing, and release tracks as we get them finished! We'll see, but it might be quite fun (and less pressure - and cost!)
Anyway, I went to the 5 Peace band concert the other night - Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Kenny Garrett, Christian McBride & Brian Blade. What an awesome experience! Having the chance to see these guys live was enough in itself, but the incredible music and intensity the band produced was simply amazing. A night I will never forget...
And if you want something COMPLETELY different, I've produced a recording of Jewish music with a couple of friends which you may be interested in checking out here: www.simcha.co.nz
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