Wow, been a while since I got on here and put words to the page... I am not gone, just getting some perspective.
I am working on new material these days. I am feeling the jazz vibe from this new song. I got the basics of it all written, just needs polishing, and a good rhythm section. This makes me one step closer to being ready to really lay down my new LP. I kinda want it all to be new material, so that it is closer to the direction I see myself going.
So since it has been a while since I played out, I hit up a blues jam last night. It was fun. Decent players, nice big stage... and by the end of my time, there were 4, yes 4 horn players... something that is a nice treat I don't get to jam with often. :) I felt like I was off a bit, but not sure anyone but me noticed. By the time I got warmed up, it was over. That is the thing about jams... too short. Still all in all it was fun, and I am glad I went. I need more lead time playing live, in different situations, so going out and jamming is good for me, despite the fact that sometimes I wonder if it isn't just one big ego stroke. Don't get me wrong, I like my ego stroked (who doesn't?) but my ego is fine without the stroking.
Jams have been hit or miss for me... sometimes I am welcomed with open arms, other times I am told... Oh, well get you up later, and just brushed off till the whole place is cleared out, or they run out of time. So I never know if they are going to welcome me, or treat me like a nuisance. Whatever, it's all experience and isn't that what life is about? Besides, those bad experiences have given me songs... so it did not slow me down! I always keep on keepin' on!
