NO! I don't share that attitude. In fact I find it both disturbing and sad!
Hey wait a minute,that statement includes myself and thousands of other respected players in this MASSIVE universe we are so fortunate to inhabit and play in.
Ouch and WOW!
By the way, don't be embarrassed, you are cool.
alright,I'll leave the smilies alone.
I'm a bit confused though-are you talking about the students or the teachers or both?
If it's the students, then keep exposing them to the hip stuff you are into.They will eventually get it, sometimes some people just need a minute to absorb things and grow into them, especially if they are only listening to Ellington, Louis and 'early Miles'.
I was freaked out by Woody Shaw when I first heard him, that changed as my ears and soul got exposed to things that connected me to his direction.
My advice-
If it's the teachers, GO TO ANOTHER CAMP next year.!
If it's the students, bummer, but keep trying.
In the meantime, check out the Port Townsend (
www.centrum.org) jazz camp.
This summer Terrell Stafford, Jay Thomas and myself had a great time playing music from Kenny Dorham to Dave Douglas (drum and bass grooves) to Booker Little and beyond for the trumpet master classes.
Fun AND learning was had by all.
Take it easy Duval and keep searching and listening.
Ingrid