Hey Guys,
Thanks for your thoughtful responses and Mike, thanks for your kind words, man. I believe in you too, and believe it or not, you've been a big inspiration to me as well. To extend this thread a little, let me just ask another general question. Are there a lot of trumpet players out there who want to hear new stuff? Or is the majority content to listen to the same repertoire that has cannonized itself in our tradition? It seems to me that when I tell other trumpet player that I'm trying to make my own way with new and adventurous music, they sort of look at me like I'm crazy. It's not news to anyone that I am crazy, but I'm wondering who out there shares my passion for seeking out and creating new art, and new music for the trumpet?
Dan Rosenboom
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