The incredible context of the journey to write for a larger ensemble, followed immediately by what he perceived initially as a failure, then later success... Almost perfectly typical of a person who worked very very hard and achieved greatness through that self-permission to try and fail and try again. He gives himself a lot of room to be less than perfect. That's the paradox!
Thank you for sharing. I am thankful, hoping you were brave and performed authentically as you could. If it existed at all, it was meant to exist. Cheers and please keep expressing yourself!
The incredible context of the journey to write for a larger ensemble, followed immediately by what he perceived initially as a failure, then later success... Almost perfectly typical of a person who worked very very hard and achieved greatness through that self-permission to try and fail and try again. He gives himself a lot of room to be less than perfect. That's the paradox!
Very astute and relatable comments.
I wrote a bad piece once. Brought it in to be played. Folks weren’t as gracious as the story here. I quit writing for a year after that
Thank you for sharing. I am thankful, hoping you were brave and performed authentically as you could. If it existed at all, it was meant to exist. Cheers and please keep expressing yourself!
The plural of failure is success
Great musician sharing a vulnerable moment in his life/career. Good stuff!
Wynton is always a great story teller.
Great man