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DavesTrumpet
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SalsaPerico
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I just saw him perform at the San Jose Jazz Fest. I still can't believe what I saw. He is the real deal and totally unbelievable. He played long, long melodic solos that were absolutely incredible.
Just wanted to elaborate that it's not even his age either. I have heard little kid savants play piano, a million notes and all that. But if I had not even seen that Geoff was a kid, I would still say that it was one of the most impressive trumpet performances I have ever heard. Every solo was literally a masterpiece. Unless he has memorized hundreds of perfect solos (which I guess could be true), the guy is improvising beyond belief.
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trumpet2012fhl
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| I was able to see him perform at TBA in San Antonio, and afterwards I talked with him quite a bit. He is very intelligent. The way he presents himself is outstanding. I've met adults that didn't have as good social and communication skills. |
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DavesTrumpet
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HERMOKIWI
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It would be interesting to know how Ryan Kisor compared to Geoff Gallante at the same age. I heard a recording of Ryan when he was about sixteen and he was a monster player by that age. I realize that Geoff has a few years to go before he's sixteen but how far he's come compared to Ryan at a similar age would be a good indicator of where Geoff may end up. Does anyone know anything about Ryan's skill level when he was Geoff's age?
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