In my private celebration of MLK day, I dedicated much thought to the idea of a “hero”. It seems that the celebration of the life and works of Martin Luther King Jr. is viewed still as an “African-American” holiday rather than an “American” holiday. I don’t say this to minimize the importance of […]
I was told, some 20 years ago, that you have to be so good that they miss you when you’re not on the gig.
I have noticed that many of the younger cats that show up on the scene have the wrong idea. They’re busy trying to show everyone what they can do […]
December 2007 marked the beginning of “American Rath”, a jazz trombone trio sponsored in equal parts by Mick Rath and Rath Trombones and Steve Dillon and Dillon Music. The program was comprised of 9 selections. There were original compositions and a few arrangements, including new takes on standards “Cherokee” and “I’m Gettin’ Sentimental […]