Actually, I think the quote is slightly incorrect. It should be, "Never look at the trombones, it only encourages them." which is credited to Richard Strauss.

And Matt is correct in saying that someone did use it on this forum, but it was not me. Even more people have used it on The Trombone Forum where I am often to be found when wasting valuable practice time.

I just flew back into Brisbane today after attending the Australian Jazz Convention in Melbourne. I had an absolute ball playing hot jazz and renewing acquaintances with a lot of traditional jazz trombone players and others, including my Canadian cornet playing mate Jim Reed who comes over every year. I think the average age of the convention attendees was around 65, which is kinda sad. Also sad is the fact that there was a long list of jazz musicians we lost during 2009. However, trombone players seem to be surviving better than most. We definitely need some young blood.

Last edited by Graham Martin; 12/31/09 11:38 PM.
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