When my students start
learning about jazz, usually in 8th or 9th grade, we play out of a
series of books by the great Lennie Niehaus. The books were written in
the '60s, which is evident by its unusual cover art, which I often refer
to as "psychedelic zebra stripes."
ME: But even though the cover looks funny, Niehaus is a wonderful saxophonist and composer. He's in his mid-80s and still plays, so far as I know.
KID: He still plays at that age? Wow, I wouldn't have any air left!
ME: But even though the cover looks funny, Niehaus is a wonderful saxophonist and composer. He's in his mid-80s and still plays, so far as I know.
KID: He still plays at that age? Wow, I wouldn't have any air left!
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