There are a lot of facets to my life that a lot of people don't know about. But then again, I don't really like going around giving my whole life resume because let's be honest -- nobody really likes that person who goes around talking about their own lives 24/7. It becomes boring and obnoxious. Whether we admit it or not, we all want to be around those people who actually engage us or who makes us feel important by boosting our ego in some way. And that's the type of person I like to think I've become or on the way to becoming.
So getting back to my hidden facets, here's something a lot of people who I've met from 2003 onwards don't really know about my life. There once was a time when I had a very active performing arts side. I used to sing (and I actually still do, just not in public). I also used to dance and have been wanting to take up lessons again (but that's something I've already mentioned on here quite a few times). And then there's the fact that I played the clarinet from 5th grade all the way through my third year of undergrad at Drexel (before I transferred to Pace for my last two years). I was featured in my middle school's woodwind quintet, was part of an award-winning wind ensemble in high school, an area all-state musician, and played at Drexel on a scholarship. My parents also sent me to a summer band & choir program at Ithaca College and believe me -- it was nothing like the band camp Michelle in "American Pie" depicted it to be. But that's a whole different story.
MOVING ON...so yeah the performing arts -- something that I strongly believe in supporting. And in fact, I'm supporting one of my very talented jazz musician friends, Tal Blumstein, tomorrow night, January 28th, at Somethin' Jazz Club. From 7pm - 845pm, the Tal Blumstein Trio, which features Tal as well as Max Oleartchik on Double Bass and Itay Morchi on Drums, and special guest Yehonatan Cohen on Soprano Saxophone, will be showcasing some of Tal's original work as well as some standard arrangements. I've been wanting to check out one of Tal's performances for a while, so I'm really looking forward to this. And oh yeah -- this is Tal's first NYC gig as a leader!! So if you're looking for a chill Tuesday night or for a last minute date idea, you can't go wrong with Tal.
Oh and FYI -- Somethin' Jazz Club welcomes patrons of all ages. Not just for the 21+ crowd.
And in case you're wondering -- yes, that is Tal in the picture.
So getting back to my hidden facets, here's something a lot of people who I've met from 2003 onwards don't really know about my life. There once was a time when I had a very active performing arts side. I used to sing (and I actually still do, just not in public). I also used to dance and have been wanting to take up lessons again (but that's something I've already mentioned on here quite a few times). And then there's the fact that I played the clarinet from 5th grade all the way through my third year of undergrad at Drexel (before I transferred to Pace for my last two years). I was featured in my middle school's woodwind quintet, was part of an award-winning wind ensemble in high school, an area all-state musician, and played at Drexel on a scholarship. My parents also sent me to a summer band & choir program at Ithaca College and believe me -- it was nothing like the band camp Michelle in "American Pie" depicted it to be. But that's a whole different story.
MOVING ON...so yeah the performing arts -- something that I strongly believe in supporting. And in fact, I'm supporting one of my very talented jazz musician friends, Tal Blumstein, tomorrow night, January 28th, at Somethin' Jazz Club. From 7pm - 845pm, the Tal Blumstein Trio, which features Tal as well as Max Oleartchik on Double Bass and Itay Morchi on Drums, and special guest Yehonatan Cohen on Soprano Saxophone, will be showcasing some of Tal's original work as well as some standard arrangements. I've been wanting to check out one of Tal's performances for a while, so I'm really looking forward to this. And oh yeah -- this is Tal's first NYC gig as a leader!! So if you're looking for a chill Tuesday night or for a last minute date idea, you can't go wrong with Tal.
Oh and FYI -- Somethin' Jazz Club welcomes patrons of all ages. Not just for the 21+ crowd.
And in case you're wondering -- yes, that is Tal in the picture.