Hot Sax and Van Gogh
Hello Music Lover!
"The artist cannot look to others to validate his efforts or his calling. If you don't believe me, ask Van Gogh, who produced masterpiece after masterpiece and never found a buyer in his whole life."
-- Steven Pressfield, "the WAR of ART: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles"
Don't we all wish to be acknowledged, if not financially rewarded, for the work we do? For 26 years, I have been lucky enough to make my living in the music business, though I must confess, it has been a rough road. Certainly, at times I have thought of quitting, but music wouldn't let me go.
Once, I was even hired by the LAPD to become a police officer. While in training at the Los Angeles Police Academy, I got a call to go on tour to Japan with the famous funk band, The Brothers Johnson. My choice to follow the musical opportunity instead of the steady paycheck highlights the fact that I have much more invested in music than the need to use my skills to make a living.
What keeps me going as a musical artist in this crazy business, especially during these tough economic times? Let me tell you what is driving me forward this year. Perhaps it will inspire you, too!
All this emailing, texting, twittering, blogging, facebooking... seems we never get to talk anymore. So, please allow me to actually speak to you. Here is a short segment of an interview that I did with Michael John Ahern for MJ Radio, in which I talk about what is inspiring me right now.
To hear this podcast in it's entirety, including a never-before-released live recording, visit MJA Music.
Facebook is ok. But face to face is even better! You can't get a hug or a handshake on the internet. So, let's get together at one of my upcoming live performances. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Friday, February 25
saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Style"
with guitarist Eric Swinderman
and acoustic bassist Andrew Higgins
Sam's Chowder House
(650) 712-0245
4210 Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
6 - 9 p.m.
Friday, March 4
soul jazz vocalist Pamela Rose
with saxophonist Sonya Jason
Beach Chalet
(415) 386-8439
1000 Great Highway at Ocean Beach
San Francisco, CA
8:00 - 11:00 p.m., no cover
Friday, March 18
saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Style"
with guitarist Eric Swinderman
and acoustic bassist Sam Bevan
Sam's Chowder House
(650) 712-0245
4210 Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
6 - 9 p.m.
Friday, April 15
with party band The Fundamentals
with saxophonist Sonya Jason
Number One Broadway
408-354-4303
102 B. South Santa Cruz Ave. (upstairs)
Los Gatos, CA 95030
9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m., $10 cover
Friday, April 29
with party band The Fundamentals
with saxophonist Sonya Jason
George's Nightclub
(415) 226-0262
842 4th Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
10 p.m. - 1 a.m., $10 cover
Like to plan ahead? Click to view my complete Performance Schedule.
Discover more about the various Bands that I lead (descriptions, mp3 demos and songlists).
Curious about my recordings? Click to listen to samples of my CDs.
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I THANK YOU for your appreciation of good music and the artists who make it!
Sonya Jason
"Hot Sax, Cool Jazz!"
650-728-8002 studio
650-703-0707 cell
SonyaJasonNews@aol.com
www.SonyaJason.com
P.S. "What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" -- Vincent Van Gogh
Are you thinking you'd like to attempt to get off this list? To be removed, muster your courage and read this aloud:
I have no Monet to buy Degas to make the Van Gogh.
Get it? Oh never mind. Just click the darn link below.