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#247669 04/19/14 01:19 AM
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Mac hasn't posted in over 10 days; I miss his wisdom here. Does anyone know why we're not hearing from him? I hope he's okay...

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I e-mailed him a few days ago and got no response. I too hope he's OK.

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Mac is just fine. Just got off the phone with him for a short visit.
He is tied up.... Naw.. Buried in several projects he's working on.


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Thanks, Frank. That's good to hear.

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Thanks Frank.

Later,

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His family confirmed he is fine.

Also happy to hear it.


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Good to hear he's ok

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rharv and seeker, it's just not normal. I've sent e-mails to him with no answer.

I do hope he's happy and healthy. The place isn't the same without Mac.

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I do hope he's happy and healthy. The place isn't the same without Mac.

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The "Top Posters" list looks funny without his name on top.


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Yes, I've definitely noticed the vacuum without my buddy of about 20 years. Such a wonderful, knowledgeable friend. I guess he's entitled to a break occasionally. I, too, hope he's OK. We had a real scare about a year or two back when he bravely fought a rare flesh-eating bacteria. He's definitely a tough old bird close kin to the Phoenix.

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Hi, 1, 2, 3
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Mac?


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Let's see, what would possibly irritate Mac to the extent that he make him come back and post?

Mac, whaddya say about these apples?:

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Scales and intervals; who needs them?

Gain structure, you don't need to know about gain structure and gain staging!

Transcribing solos is for wimps.

Jazz sux!

Tommy Emmanuel is a meanie.
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C'mon Mac, we miss you!

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Jazz ain't music!
Wat bos caint daince, Mr Estair!
What do Flugelhorn players know about music?

Did that awaken our Mac?

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Originally Posted By: Don Gaynor

What do Flugelhorn players know about music?

Did that awaken our Mac?

Hey Don, now you've upset Matt Finley


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I'm concerned - I hope he isn't ill.


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In my long friendship with the man, I've never known him to disappear without cause. He's pretty thick-skinned out of necessity but is it possible that someone has offended him? Woe to that one!

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Originally Posted By: Keith from Oz
Originally Posted By: Don Gaynor

What do Flugelhorn players know about music?

Did that awaken our Mac?

Hey Don, now you've upset Matt Finley

Keith, Matt has a great sense of humo(u)r and knows that my tongue was firmly planted in cheek.

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I think some sense of humour is a prerequisite for a pro trumpet player. After all, we have perhaps the greatest potential to do musical damage. All you can do after an obnoxious splat, chip, clinker or clam is chuckle and carry on. And that's what the audience will remember most anyway, especially if you get it right when it comes around again. Since my concerts are always done with no rehearsal (intentionally), I'm usually good for one train wreck per night!


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