People have taken time out of their day and spent their money to come sit down at a concert. And it's jazz music-it's not easy for them to get to it. I don't want them ever to feel that I'm taking their presence lightly.
The nerves are a problem on trumpet, because when you mess up everyone can hear it. Just remember most people are too polite to say anything about it. That should calm your nerves.
The young very seldom lead anything in our country today. It's been quite some time since a younger generation pushed an older one to a higher standard.
There are forces all around you who wish to exploit division, rob you of your freedom, and tell you what to think. But young folks can rekindle the weary spirit of a slumbering nation.
There really have only ever been a few people in each generation who step out, are willing to put themselves on the line, and risk everything for their beliefs.