Musicians on Net54

[npa589]

Hey all, after a few years off from the hobby --- spending a lot of time on Net54 has of course accompanied that return. I remembered this thread, and wanted to start it back up with a link of what I had been partially focused on the last couple years. I'm also excited to learn about more Net54 musicians. It's been nearly 5 years since this thread was active. Amazing.

At this point in time, I have two dream goals.

1. Sing the National Anthem at Wrigley (I'd love to be the default singer, and would move there to do so)
2. Play the role of Jean Valjean on Broadway.

Though this wasn't Broadway, I had the opportunity to do it locally last year. I've never fully pursued it as it's hard for me to just quit my jobs and uproot my young family. Here is a link to a profile with some links:

https://www.backstage.com/u/nathaniel-adams/media/

[ramram]

Nate, I didn't see this thread back in 2011 but I have to say I am surprised you aren't bow-legged considering the cajones it took to wear that Cubs shirt to perform at the Cardinals game!

Rob M.

[frankbmd]

I have owned a saxophone since grade school. In my mid-life crisis I switched from alto to tenor, but alas there have been several decades when my horn has been neglected.

Several months ago I opened my sax case and the horn was still there. I now have an 86 year old mentor who insists I still have time to learn a lot. My mentor resumed playing his sax at 66 after a 40 year hiatus.

So I now have two new goals in life,

Playing as well as Stan Getz and

Living longer than Stan Getz.

Big band, jazz and classics of the Cole Porter era are my bread and butter. I’ve begun to jam a little as well and will post a link to my first YouTube video whenever it happens.

Desafinado and the Girl With Emphysema are likely selections.

[darwinbulldog]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Desafinado and the Girl With Emphysema are likely selections.

That's insensatez to those of us with respiratory problems.

[npa589]

Originally Posted by ramram

Nate, I didn't see this thread back in 2011 but I have to say I am surprised you aren't bow-legged considering the cajones it took to wear that Cubs shirt to perform at the Cardinals game!

Rob M.

So...this wasn't your intent, but I am literally bow-legged. Well, my left leg is crooked due to a pelvic issue stemming from being born 2 months early. I sure do wish I were bow-legged for the reasons you suggested - haha!


Frank, I'm pretty sure we could write a book with your Net54 quotes - either with or without context, and it would be a Net Fifty-Fork Times Best Seller.

In Girl With Emphysema, is the setting of this song in a cigar lounge instead? Loose tempo with coughing solos?

[whitehse]

Originally Posted by npa589

Hey all, after a few years off from the hobby --- spending a lot of time on Net54 has of course accompanied that return. I remembered this thread, and wanted to start it back up with a link of what I had been partially focused on the last couple years. I'm also excited to learn about more Net54 musicians. It's been nearly 5 years since this thread was active. Amazing.

At this point in time, I have two dream goals.

1. Sing the National Anthem at Wrigley (I'd love to be the default singer, and would move there to do so)
2. Play the role of Jean Valjean on Broadway.

Though this wasn't Broadway, I had the opportunity to do it locally last year. I've never fully pursued it as it's hard for me to just quit my jobs and uproot my young family. Here is a link to a profile with some links:

https://www.backstage.com/u/nathaniel-adams/media/

Bring Him Home always brings a tear to my eye. Your rendition didn't disappoint. I applaude you sir.

[npa589]

Originally Posted by whitehse

Bring Him Home always brings a tear to my eye. Your rendition didn't disappoint. I applaude you sir.

I really appreciate that Andrew. Thank you. I've sung that since high school, but it takes on a completely different life when you become a father.