Comments - Irving Bob Mesher, Stan's childhood friend - Stan Getz Community2024-03-29T06:30:54Zhttp://stangetz.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2085102%3ABlogPost%3A955&xn_auth=noYeah, Bev, might have been a…tag:stangetz.ning.com,2008-05-09:2085102:Comment:17992008-05-09T15:23:21.428ZMarlahttp://stangetz.ning.com/profile/Marla
Yeah, Bev, might have been a whole different storyline all around, yes? Actually, I know quite a few musicians - pianists, saxophonists, etc., - they love playing their main instrument, but many harbor secret thoughts of being a world class jazz drummer! I think if it is the other way around - learning saxophone, trumpet, piano first, then a musician has an excellent understanding of dynamics, playing ballads, etc. Mel Torme, Lionel Hampton and the lesser-known, but great saxophonist Jerry…
Yeah, Bev, might have been a whole different storyline all around, yes? Actually, I know quite a few musicians - pianists, saxophonists, etc., - they love playing their main instrument, but many harbor secret thoughts of being a world class jazz drummer! I think if it is the other way around - learning saxophone, trumpet, piano first, then a musician has an excellent understanding of dynamics, playing ballads, etc. Mel Torme, Lionel Hampton and the lesser-known, but great saxophonist Jerry Bergzoni, all loved/love playing drums. The story is wonderful and I'm glad folks are finding you and sharing with the community!<br />
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Marla Thank you for posting this Be…tag:stangetz.ning.com,2008-05-02:2085102:Comment:9612008-05-02T02:04:03.385ZJoannahhttp://stangetz.ning.com/profile/Joannah
Thank you for posting this Bev! And thank you Irv (Bob) for sharing these wonderful memories... especially about his first teacher "giving up on Stan" because he learned everything so fast... no surprise there ;-) And about earning his first dollar... too sweet! AND COME ON WITH THAT PIC... Stan in the white shoes... LOVE IT!!!!!!<br />
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Thanks again... just wonderful!
Thank you for posting this Bev! And thank you Irv (Bob) for sharing these wonderful memories... especially about his first teacher "giving up on Stan" because he learned everything so fast... no surprise there ;-) And about earning his first dollar... too sweet! AND COME ON WITH THAT PIC... Stan in the white shoes... LOVE IT!!!!!!<br />
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Thanks again... just wonderful!