| Thanks, bandman. for the nice words. I appreciate that very much.
In answer to your question -- I am reluctant to refer to the horns as a "collection", but I can't think of another term at the moment.... It sort-of connotates a "static" group of instruments; but the various horns are played as often as I can do so .... Some are destined for restoration; some are just "yard-sale" bargain pick-ups to be "massaged" a bit for re-sale; some may end-up as "cadavers" for cannabalizing the parts; some are going to be put out as rentals; some are "keepers" (not necessarily sought-after collectables) because I enjoy how they play. I hope to own and play all the "legendary" horns of the past, before I move on to those of the present.
I wish to someday establish a not-for-profit foundation to put some good instruments into the hands of young, economically-disadvantaged kids, and start them off with some lessons and direction. I have been blessed with a wonderful and incredibly interesting life; and, I would like to "give back" something. This is a difficult issue to explain. I wish no acknowledgement, but I know I shall be fulfilled in this endeavor.
Yes, you know, this issue of how "collections" (in my case, maybe "gaggle of instruments ... or does that term only apply to geese?) are displayed would be an interesting topic for posting.
Mine are not displayed; mostly stored in the attic, closets, "band-room", office (ready to be played at any given moment), shop. Ultimately, some probably should be available for interested-party viewing; but, the time is not quite right for that.
Thanks, again
Robert Rowe |