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How does the venue and the audience affect the music you play?

By NewMusicBox Staff on January 1, 2000No Comment
Kitty Brazelton Kitty Brazelton
Composer/Vocalist
“…I may start with the same message but I don’t say it the same – to different people or in different environments…”
Nick Didkovsky Nick Didkovsky
Composer/Guitarist
“…It’s best when the audience is working as hard as we are to make the event happen…”
Oliver Lake Oliver Lake
Composer/Saxophonist
“…The main thing is that I play honestly and from my heart, and I feel that the audience will recognize this, regardless of who they are…”
Mary LaRose Mary LaRose
Vocalist
“…Different venues create unique situations in music…”
Fred Hersch Fred Hersch
Pianist
“When I play solo, I prefer a concert hall…”

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