[HAM] Former student of mine interviewed in Jazz Review...AaronDiehl

[Linda Dachtyl]

Yes, it was and still is.

He quite the musical genius and a nice kid.

Linda
On Apr 23, 2008, at 9:56 AM, John Freund wrote:

> Nice!  If pride is a sin then proudly go to confession.  Must be an  
> amazing
> feeling to see someone blossom like that!
>
> John Freund
> organguy at biggerthanabreadbox.com
>
>> http://www.jazzreview.com/article/review-6075.html
>>
>> Aaron was one of my students at St. Mary's Elementary School and is
>> now a professional musician in NYC, a graduate of Julliard, and has
>> played extensively with Wynton Marsalis among many others.
>>
>> I can only take credit for pointing him to jazz artists and giving
>> him tips on standards as he already had quite a musical vocabulary
>> and great work ethic starting as early as the 3rd grade!
>>
>> "Mrs. Dachtyl, do you know the bridge changes to Ipanema?"
>> I remember him asking this question after class one day. It was after
>> a recorder class as I remember. Have to say it was much more
>> interesting to answer this question than teaching, "Hot Cross Buns",
>> but it's all good. ;-)
>>
>> In return, he taught me a nice tag he came up with to "Satin  
>> Doll". :-)
>>
>> Linda
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