A Recent Experience With Wynton.....

romey1 · Heavyweight Member Joined: 11 Jun 2003 Posts: 797

After reading Manny Laureano’s post “Just Wanted to Share a Moment of Inspiration,”

http://trumpetherald.com/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=13544&forum=10&5

...it reminded me of my experience with Wynton this past summer at Ravinia. One of my students’ families gave me a ticket.

First of all a little background on my student. Danny is a highly motivated 8th grader who was going through a slight embouchure change – his mouthpiece had been slipping down because of his braces. He was playing “in the red.” The week before the concert, I was teaching Danny and telling him how important it is to fix this. He agreed but was a little reluctant. I told him, “Well if you want a second opinion, we’ll talk to Wynton about it after the concert.” Danny replied, “No way, we won’t get to talk him!” “We’ll see,” I said, knowing that I’ve met him after concerts before. “Bring your mouthpiece,” I told him.

The concert Friday night was fantastic. Wynton was with his combo - a treat, since most of the tunes featured him. Danny’s Mom and sister went home, and since I drove separately, I agreed to bring Danny home. After the show, Danny and I waited around near the stage door. Since we didn’t have a backstage pass, we had to hang out for a while – over an hour. Countless students with passes went backstage to talk to Wynton. It wasn’t looking good – security was being a pain.

Finally Wynton came out, and we approached him in the parking lot. I re-introduced myself, not knowing if he would remember me. I then introduced Danny telling him, “We’re going thru an embouchure change, and although Danny knew he has to do it, I thought it would be a little more convicting to hear it from you.” Wynton replied “Show me what you’re doing.” Danny took his mouthpiece out of his pocket and showed him his old “set up” and his new “set-up.” Wynton then proceeded to give us a mini-lecture on the embouchure, the obiculos-oris, the importance of not playing “in the red” etc. Danny just stood there “wide-eyed.”

“You waited out here over an hour to talk to me about this,” said Wynton. “Yeah,” I replied. Wynton then said, “You’ve got a great teacher- listen to him. Trust me – he’s got much better sh#t to be doing with his time than this.” I thanked Wynton, telling him that when I was Danny’s age it was Wynton’s recordings of the Haydn and Hummel that I listened to and emulated.

Let’s just say Danny was pretty convicted after that.

Wynton Marsalis is a “class act.”

romey

BenDover · Regular Member Joined: 03 Jun 2003 Posts: 70

Hi Romey,

Wonderful story, indeed!! A couple of random thoughts...

JackD · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2003 12:26 am Post subject:

That's a great story romey - and, out of interest (I'm currently doing a pretty big embouchure change myself - was playing 'in the red', off to the side, on too small a piece!), what is obiculosoris?

supportlivejazz · Heavyweight Member Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 3757

I have seen him play live in small clubs and large auditoriums and I always feel like he might come out and sit down at my table just to hear the music...I REALLY THINK HE IS ABSOLUTELY GREAT...and I don't care what his critics say. Once I heard him speak about critics with reverance and thank them for giving musicians inspiration to play better and prove them wrong. kpb

comebackkid · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2003 1:09 pm Post subject:

BenDover · Regular Member Joined: 03 Jun 2003 Posts: 70

You da man, Ed! Funny how romey didn't take issue with my good natured post, but it managed to get your panties in a bunch. By the by, romey has not given us his name and picture...Jim Rome is a sportscaster who no doubt has never even heard of the TrumpetHerald.

Ben

_bugleboy · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2003 4:10 pm Post subject:

Ed,

Romey1's identity is now common knowledge. He is Jim Rome.

But who is Jim Rome? Is he the sportscaster in LA? That seems unlikely.

Not only has he provided his name, but also pictures of himself.

I have never seen those pictures. Where can they be accessed. The only thing I can say that is known about romey is that he seems to use a lot of aliases.

You, however, continue your assault on others, while hiding your identity. We don't know who BenDover is............or do we, John?

BenDover has revealed his ID to many TH'ers. And you seem to know that his name is John. So is Ben really hiding?

Regards,

romey1 · Heavyweight Member Joined: 11 Jun 2003 Posts: 797

I try to make a positive contribution to the site and what happens? - I get provoked!

Keep fishin' Charly!

romey

[ This Message was edited by: romey1 on 2003-11-12 22:08 ]

_bugleboy · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2003 7:21 pm Post subject:

I try to make a positive contribution to the site and what happens? - I get provoked!

Life is so unfair. But what provocation are you referring to?

Fishing???

romey1 · Heavyweight Member Joined: 11 Jun 2003 Posts: 797

http://www.trumpetmaster.com/forums/

2 Words: Steel Cage

romey

_bugleboy · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2003 7:32 pm Post subject:

That sounds like a good place for you.

trumpetmike · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 12:02 am Post subject:

Romey - nice pic. Always nice to put a face to the people on here.

For those of you who have just taken this thread as a chance to reveal your childish natures - act your age guys!
This was a nice story, why have you taken it upon yourselves to reduce your postings to quite pathetic sniping?

BenDover (oh what an amusing name) - you are a waste of space on this forum - if you can't make positive contributions - please - go elsewhere.

I have a couple of pupils who have a tendency towards playing in the red - always nice to get confirmation from other players and teachers that this is not the way forward.

JackD · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 12:13 am Post subject:

I agree Mike, what's wrong with people on here at the moment? Calm down everyone!!

_trumpetgod_02 · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 5:52 am Post subject:

Wow,

I can't look at Romey's picture and not think "satan". All of the flames and the suit and what not... hmmmmmmmmmm

Nick
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comebackkid · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 10:36 am Post subject:

romey1 · Heavyweight Member Joined: 11 Jun 2003 Posts: 797

Ben, thanks for bringing everyone "up to speed." - Welcome to the Jungle!

All of you guys are funny!

You all amuse me!

romey

[ This Message was edited by: romey1 on 2003-11-13 14:36 ]

BenDover · Regular Member Joined: 03 Jun 2003 Posts: 70

Ed,

I must admit that your issue with my BenDover persona has me somewhat puzzled, particularly when there have been numerous anonymous posters who have contributed far more outrageous prose than I ever authored. I guess it's an "eye of the beholder" type of perception. At any rate, per your suggestion, I would like to utilize this opportunity to stand up and formally introduce myself. Hope you understand why I wanted the satisfaction of disclosure. On a happier note, I've booked the Charly Raymond Orchestra for my coming out party, and I just can't wait to cut a rug to "Play That Funky Music"!!

John MacGregor
Waukesha, WI

comebackkid · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 8:39 pm Post subject:

Buzz · Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 5:13 pm Post subject:

Wow,

I can't look at Romey's picture and not think "satan". All of the flames and the suit and what not... hmmmmmmmmmm

Nick
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OMG, Nick! I was just about to post that. I agree. He looks like Beelzebub himself.
Meg

romey1 · Heavyweight Member Joined: 11 Jun 2003 Posts: 797

"Rome is Burning."

Check it out Tuesday Nights on ESPN.

romey