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Geneseo's Monday Night Jazz Ensemble - that's a whole lot of VIBE.

Posted on April 22, 2012 with 1 comment
Unbelievable vibe this weekend with the Geneseo Jazz students! I had a wonderful time upstate with some really talented young musicians. I can't believe how fortunate I've been this year - being able to work with folks like this is a real blessing. I learn so much from them. And I hope they pick up a little something from me, too.

I'm still somehow jet lagged from Alaska - no recovery time, and then allergies... but right now, I'm home, enjoying the sounds of the rain, playing a few long tones before preparing a little family dinner.

I love stepping back and looking at my life. How far I've come not only musically or career-wise, but in my choices. Who I choose to be with. Who I work with. How I can make the best of any situation instead of panic or complain about it. And it seems, the more I embrace happiness, the more I find. Even when I'm tired, or sick, or sick and tired, I know the truth about this life I've been given. And I can always find a smile and a sigh. Usually a giggle, too!

More excitement on the horizon. I was thrilled to see the airing of Train on Rachael Ray - made me happy to remember a beautiful day with a wonderful band. http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show/segments/view/train-week-day-four-50-ways-say-goodbye/
Happy Rainy Sunday! Life is good - enjoy yours and find your smiles, sighs and giggles!

xo,
NP

Connie Deshaies

April 24, 2012

It was great to hear you play at Geneseo. We were there for our son's last college jazz concert, and we got to hear you for the first time. I'm going to enjoy listening to the CD's and will be watching for you to play in the Syracuse area!

 

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