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It was the first Tuesday of my summer musical residency at
Maliblu Oyster Bar in Lido Beach, NY and I did not know what to expect except
that I would be sharing the stage with one of the best keyboardists in NYC who
happened to be a mentor of mine named Wayne Holmes. It was going to be a duet
and we were going to get through each set, sparking ideas based on the mood of
the crowd and the night as it evolved.
I was thrilled beyond belief at the music, and the
atmosphere. Imagine! All the positive feelings that can be experienced when you
follow your passion.
The First Night
In light of the scorching weather that lied ahead of us, I gambled
on the idea that maybe the two of us could both wear white and red to be on
common ground. And we did!
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| David A Powell Photography |
A friend of mine, a great photographer that showcases his
photographic genius all over social media named David A Powell decided to tag
along and he took some of the most amazing shots of the event including both my
Facebook Page and Twitter profile pictures that are currently featured on both pages. You
must check out more of his photography works on Facebook here:
More Music
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On the third week, things up a bit and I was joined
by a guitarist, Clyde Bermingham and a keyboardist, Traviso Milner. I guess you
might consider me bragging a bit, but to have played with such amazing talent
as what they showed me, leaves me in such a festive state of being. I am
boasting about it because I can’t help but to celebrate the fact that the best
of my summer days was surrounded by music.
I must say that the Maliblu sessions that happened each and
every Tuesday were awesome and as the summer comes to an unofficial end, so
does my love affair with playing on their awesome stage after eight fantastic weeks, as Maliblu is really
more of a cool, summer hangout spot.
The Last Night
The last night ended a little differently than I had
expected. I was joined by Melvin Palmer on guitar, Traviso Milner on keys,
Carolyn Cole on Congas and a host of their phenomenal musicians like saxophonist Marc
Narcisse, vocalist Deboralynne Cole, keyboardist Vince Coleman and more who stopped by, jammed with
us and had me fighting back tears at how beautiful everything sounded. I felt
like I was being showered with love and it was awesome.
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Now, I am taking an attentive gaze at the future. I am realizing
that it is the tiny leaps you take every day that generates joy within. I am
excited and looking forward to the sizzles of tomorrow.
Have a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend everyone and play
it safe; especially if you are wukking up the parkway on Labor Day. Break out
the flag and your water and make sure you keep watch of your surroundings including
your distance from the float. Representing Ayiti to the fullest. How about you?
Oh P.S. Just in case you were interested in visiting those social media pages I wast ellign you about to see the profile pic and more, here are the links:
Facebook . . . http://www.facebook.com/jnotemusic
Twitter . . . http://www.twitter.com/musiqal1
My Website . . . http://www.jnotemusic.com
Enjoy!
Sounds like you had such a wonderful time! I have not been out like this for AGES! I need to have a night out on the town!
ReplyDeleteI did. It was awesome and I am so happy to have experienced a great summer. Thank you!
DeleteLove the pictures! It seemed like you all had a really great time at the event. I love going to locale music events and just enjoying the cultural.
ReplyDeleteme too. Anything with music in it seems like it would offer for me a great time.
DeleteHow incredible! I love live music of all sorts, so I can just imagine the feeling you get being in the midst of it all ON stage.
ReplyDeleteI love music too. Yeah, that stage was amazing. Thank you!
DeleteThis sounds like an amazing time! There is nothing like great music and company and it sounds like you got to work with very talented people!
ReplyDeleteIt was an awesome time. I know. I love music.
DeleteCurious about how you judged the crowd and changed music on the fly. Thanks for giving us a look into your world!
ReplyDeleteUsually, you look to see who is in the audience. Age, people celebrating their birthdays, couples. That often also determines whether you stick to the plan or maybe do something based on those factors, what might appeal differently to a 13 year old that might not have been on the list at all or to a couple married for 30 years that you could dedicate to them as an anniversary song in the midst of their celebration.
DeleteIt sounds like you had a great time. I hope that you get to enjoy something like this again in the future.
ReplyDeleteMe too. Thank you for your comments and well wishes. this is awesome.
DeleteIt sound like you both had a wonderful time. I love that you wore matching colors- I want to do that with my husband too!
ReplyDeleteThat would be so cute. I see couples color coordinate all the time. It is really nice to look at.
DeleteWow, this is great to see! I never knew someone who performed at the Long Island beaches!
ReplyDeleteYes. Those beaches are really nice and a great place for summer nights.
DeleteThis is really awesome. What a great way to get out and have some fun! Loving the photos!
ReplyDeleteIT was so much fun. Thank you.
DeleteIt sounds like you had a great time and gave some amazing performances! I love that you love what you do!
ReplyDeleteSo true. I love to sing. I have loved it ever since I was a little girl and it stuck with me all these years.
DeleteThis sounds like an incredible time and the I love the pictures that you shared. What an amazing memory you will have.
ReplyDeleteThank you.. I really did have a good time. It was awesome. Hope you had a great summer as well. Take care. God bless!
DeleteWhat an awesome experience to have. I am glad you had such a great time and wish you luck in your future endeavors.
ReplyDeleteThank you. You too. Well Wishes!
DeleteWow, how amazing to be up there performing! What a memory indeed, and you totally looked great!
ReplyDeleteYes! wonderful. Thank ful for the keepsakes as well.
DeleteThis would be such an awesome experience! It sounds like you guys had a great time and that's so awesome that you performed! I don't think I'd have the bravery to do that! lol
ReplyDeleteI did. It was so much fun and in such a great atmosphere with the coolest of breezes.
DeleteMusic seems to make everything better. I love even just cleaning my house when music is playing. This sounds like a good time!
ReplyDeleteThen you are just like me. I love music as if it were a mandatory thing.
DeleteI would have loved to have been there to see this event. I bet it was a memorable experience.
ReplyDeleteYou would have. Especially on days when it was like 100 degrees outside but there with the cool breeze, you didn't even notice.
DeleteThis sounds like a really fun time. I love music, it gets me through so many hard times. This would have made me smile!
ReplyDeleteAwwww! I would have loved to smile back at you.
DeleteProof that there is pay off when you follow your dreams! I love this!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mamakat. So true! :)
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