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MUSINGS IN Cb: "The Best of Times, The Worst of Times?"

We seem to be headed into a world with a different type of economic foundation.  One where wealth as we now know it, becomes obsolete, much like the Star Trek society where everything is "free" - food, shelter, clothing, education, everything.  

How does this relate to music, you may ask?

Well, I want to stream concerts from a nice location at some point in the near future.  I also want to give substantive music lessons, master classes and clinics via stream.  

But, and up until now, the entry into this aspect of production was prohibitive cost-wise (regarding the technology).  Much like recording and releasing my own music on my own and outside the major label system was in the middle 1990s.  

Now, check out what Google has made available for FREE - we are indeed living in great times as artists. :D

Since I have been thinking about this idea for about 10 years now, I have even come up with a unique business model to earn income from my offerings in this context as well.  Stay tuned ...

Look for my Google+ Hangouts on Air soon ...

Peace, Cb

[chrisburnett1]

MUSINGS IN Cb: "It's Official, We are Jazz Duo Members of the American Jazz Museum"

MUSINGS IN Cb: "It's Official, We are Jazz Duo Members of the American Jazz Museum"

One of the coolest jobs I have ever had in the music industry is my current position with the American Jazz Museum as the Marketing + Communications Manager.  

I love it!  

I have the opportunity to utilize a special skill set of other acquired professional abilities that are closely and inherently related to the business of being a musical performing artist, composer and entrepreneur.

And, I get to do lots of the things in my work at the AJM that the US military taught me about managing and promoting a professional musical organization, then gave me years of experience doing in the real world as part of my daily job.

I also concurrently am able to remain an active performing artist and jazz clinician, along with managing other related professional concerns at this point in my career because everything I do seems to fit together.

Where I work is a national treasure in many ways.  As a "jazz" musician, the fact that the American Jazz Museum exists is a tremendously positive form of validation of the fact that Jazz music is an original form of art and unique to the USA.

So, it is natural that T and I became members a couple of months ago - even though I work here.  Being a member of the American Jazz Museum shows our tangible support and puts our money (however small the contribution) behind something we believe is important.

There are so many great things that happen everyday at the American Jazz Museum which go largely unnoticed. But, I know for sure that this place is one of the real jewels of our Statue of Liberty's crown.  

The place is a testament to positivity winning out over negativity.  Love defeating hate in the long term. Goodwill trumping ill will.

Jazz in its practice of spontaneity and creativity and quest for originality defies all but positive/in tune vibrations … We gotta support that!

Peace, Cb

[chrisburnett1]

"FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY AND STING LIKE A BEE"

Lots of cool stuff coming up for us this month, including:

05/11/13 Chris Burnett Quartet concert in Leavenworth, KS  at Hollywood Theater (Leavenworth Performing Arts Center)  BUY TICKETS

With the preparations for this concert in Leavenworth, I am beginning the regular rehearsals with my new quartet.

Continuing to write new music for this stage of life - cool!

Marketing and teaching activities continue with great focus.

Balanced. Positive. Motivated. Thankful.

Stay in touch ...

Aaaaagh!

Peace, Cb 

[chrisburnett1]

VOTE FOR THE AJM AT 100CARSFORGOOD.COM ON MAY 21ST!  (http://100CarsForGood.com pass-it-on!) ☼ About Cars for Good Toyota is giving away 100 more cars over 100 days to deserving nonprofits. The 100 Cars for Good applications are officially closed. 500 finalists have been selected by our independent panel. To see this year’s finalists, go to the finalists section. If you want to do the good deed of voting, come back starting May 21 to help decide which nonprofits win a new car. - - - AJM IS A FINALIST … (http://100CarsForGood.com pass-it-on!) Our Development Manager, Haleigh Harrold found this great program by Toyota. ☼ Watch our video.  We need transportation to get youth to and from our educational programs. The American Jazz Museum is a truly worthy organization to support in this contest, please consider voting for us and passing our information along to your contacts - thanks! - - - American Jazz Museum Greg Carroll, CEO 1616 E. 18th Street Kansas City, MO 64108 http://AmericanJazzMuseum.org CREDITS AND THANKS Thanks to Toyota and 100 Cars For Good Thanks to the American Jazz Museum Board of Directors and Staff Special thanks to: o Dhana Powell-Pope, AJM Events Coordinator (our video introduction) o Dennis Winslett, AJM Education Director (why a car would help us) o Temwa, AJM Visiting Pre-Schooler (voter encouragement) Technical and Production Credits o Project Coordinator is Haleigh Harrold, AJM Development Manager o Background Music is “Geneva” by Circle of Sound o Video production by Chris Burnett, AJM Marketing Manager | http://BurnettPublishing.com - - - VOTE FOR THE AJM AT 100CARSFORGOOD.COM ON MAY 21ST!  (http://100CarsForGood.com pass-it-on!)