Tonight/this afternoon, we had a really amazing and inspiring rumba with some Denver guys, and our threesome of Eric, Ritz, and I. After we were done Ritz, who doesn't shell out compliments easily, said how amazing, technically sound, and inspired my quinto sounded. I have to admit this summer's study, and just being around great players, has affected me. I remember Pili playing a cajon at La Peña my God, his otherworldly power, Jesus Diaz a master of what sounds tasty and beautiful, Sandy Perez who's tones and basses stop your heart, and David P teaching the classic quinto ride and finally something sinking in..
Thanks to all of you playing AfroCuban and passing on the dream..
I'm headed to Tennessee visiting the family through Christmas Day. No drumming there, but today's rumba was a nice send off!