| Eric,
The brief meetings that I have had with Jens have also been magical. His clinic / recital in Denver (2004) and his recent trip to Arizona left very lasting impressions on me. The thing that amazed me when we talked earlier this month was his steel trap recall memory.
Jens knows me primarily from my posts on the TPIN list (I’ve been on that list for many years). When I introduced myself to him in Denver, it was a brief meeting and we spoke for a few minutes together (he was talking with Doc at the time, so I didn’t want to intrude).
After the Arizona masterclass I went up to the stage and he said, “Derek!” I was shocked that he would remember me. And then he said, “I remember meeting you in Denver. I was outside the music building and I was smoking a cigar with Doc.” We had talked for all of 2 minutes almost 2 years ago, and he pinpointed the exact details of our visit. I’m certainly not the only trumpet player that comes up to him and says, “I loved your clinic and recital! Thanks for sharing your gift of music with us!”
Stories like yours make me like him even more!
Someone had also posted some video masterclasses. I watched the one with the brass quintet and was amazed at his coaching suggestions. I think I will be looking into a future lesson with Jens.
Have fun at your next meeting with him, and please share some details of what he is working on with you!
Take care,
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Derek Reaban
Tempe, Arizona |