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Justin E. Schutz's avatar

Bret, you’re just the best. I look for and forward to your writing every day. You give me a lifeline in the madness. Justice syncopated for Justin. Props brother, I appreciate you. Keep on with the keepin on. Nuf’ said!

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Manuela Thiess Garcia's avatar

Yes, may it swing in unison, indeed.

Still can't bring myself to use AI. Vanity, I suppose. My brain is lazy enough after tick tocking half my life way. Call me a luddite!

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Arthur Rosch's avatar

Bret, One of the few benefits of our planet's swollen population is the existence of niches. Jazz is a tiny niche. But it's alive! I don't have any jazz buddies, No one in my area speaks jazz. But the online jazz world is loaded with content and lessons. I study music. Youtube provides me with mentors. 1400? You KNOW how long I've worked and I can only dream of 1400 devoted fans. I continue to do what I do: write, sing and play. For a man of 77 i'm cookin'! I consider my obscurity as a byproduct of my creative depth.

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NJH's avatar

Your writing has blossomed beautifully/and rhythmically. Great admiration for your writing prowess and reinvention,truly. As musicians always try to find their voice, you’ve found yours.

I practice every day — drums, two sets in my living room. I just sit there for a few minutes, you know, almost like, “Whatcha gonna show me today?” I don’t want to play the same stuff. It’s just the way my mind works. I hate it if I keep playing what I know. Show me something I don’t know. I want something different.

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NJH's avatar

That was an Al Foster quote..💪🏽

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JOHN J REILLY's avatar

YES, This is excellent I have been enjoying your writing. I was also an early sub to Jazz Video Guy!

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Marilyn Harris's avatar

Bravo! I for one am enjoying your rebirth and new digital identity immensely! Re-creation is the name of the game and you are a MASTER! 👍🏻😘❤️

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Richard Dubin's avatar

Lo these many years I thought it was "look Ma, no hands." Thank you for reframing so often, so generously, and so well.

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Rob the Quiet's avatar

Just keep throwin' coal on the fire, man. You be you, 'cause no one else can.

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Kep Taiz's avatar

Your in your prime! Doing the best work of your life, the stories are riveting and linger in my heart and mind.

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