| When I lived in Calgary Alberta from 1991-96 I played in the Westwinds Gold then Wind Ensemble Concert Band. Each year we would have a 'community band clinic' and the trumpet guy was Jens, he lived in Edmonton at the time. He also joined us 3 times as a guest soloist at our concerts. This was before his Canadian Brass time.
For our section to have Jens for our clinics and playing with us was fantastic. He was fun, funny, knew everything, forgiving and a great player/teacher/guy!
I've met him numerous times since then and every time he raises my respect for him even higher.
One of the highest compliments I ever heard was from a friend after hearing Jens with the Salvation Army Staff Band featuring his Rising Sun music. "Boy, that sure makes me want to practice".
Eric, your ITG comment, does that we have the 2007 Conference for Banff??!!
__________________ Bill
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