Iamtrpt

Mr. L,

Man that was good stuff on Saturday. I wish I had your sound...then again everyone else probably does too. I imagine a million people tell you you did a good job and you're probably used to it, but I wish I could play like you. And man, also by hearin you i can tell you love it man! That is awesome. Ya know, that six hour drive there and back was definitely worth it. You guys in Minnesota really know how to make music.

Again, thank you for inspiring me.

Got to practice.

Manny Laureano

Iam,

Your note is very humbling, that you drove as you did to hear a little Beethoven. Our bass trombonist and I once did a "buddy trip" to Chicago to catch lessons with Arnold Jacobs, see the Cubs play, and hear the Berlin Philharmonic play Beethoven 7th.

A wonderful mezzo soprano, Jessye Norman was a soloist on the program as well. James Levine was the conductor.

Thanks and next time, please go to the stage door so I can meet you and your family.

ML