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ralphnz
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This came up the other day on my Facebook - a Casino Royale session featuring Derek Watkins, who would be 60-61 at the time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihgUD5tsqd8
Considering he's done every Bond movie, I imagine we can look forward to hearing him again at the end of this year at around 66. |
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shoreman
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| Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Jim, I'm the 66 year old you're refering to. I was never a lead trumpet player and at my age I don't intend to blow my brains out to become one now. All I was looking for is maybe finding a teacher in my area to help me hold my own in a local community band. Thanks: |
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jiarby
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I don't think many people could become Derek Watkins if they start when they are in their 60's
So.. what could a comeback player in his mid 40's expect to be able to achieve.
Any great comeback player stars out there?? |
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rockford
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| Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:42 am Post subject: |
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| jiarby wrote: | I don't think many people could become Derek Watkins if they start when they are in their 60's
So.. what could a comeback player in his mid 40's expect to be able to achieve. |
most people seem to get back to where they were with trumpet playing fairly quickly. After that it takes the same work and time committment to progress, and maybe a little more, that anyone has to do. Playing basketball is a great activity even if, after 40, you won't make the NBA. Take lessons, practice daily and see where it goes. If you don't do it now....when?
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chuck in ny
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| spitvalve wrote: | | Would love to get back to the pre-synthesizer days when trumpet players had steady gigs. |
what's a steady gig? some sort of mythical quest?
them's were ralph kramden's days.
i'd love to stay on chat but have to go peddle some junk on ebay. ..chuck |
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spitvalve
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| Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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| chuck in ny wrote: | | spitvalve wrote: | | Would love to get back to the pre-synthesizer days when trumpet players had steady gigs. |
what's a steady gig? some sort of mythical quest?
them's were ralph kramden's days.
i'd love to stay on chat but have to go peddle some junk on ebay. ..chuck |
I miss Ralph Kramden.
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