Jazz music Inner Journey

New Orleans is known for their Jazz music. I have heard a lot of different music being played in the city. From jazz musicians playing out on the streets to jazz bands. I have seen children tap dancing with tambourines or bells on their feet. I have heard a lot of different singers as well. Some have been on the street, playing for money and some I have heard in clubs. One band that I thoroughly enjoyed was at a small bar on Bourbon street that we came upon one night. The band was two piano players that both sang, and one drummer. I thought they were wonderful musicians and there sound was beautiful. They played all sorts of different music, from oldies rock and blues to newer pop artists. They did not sing their own original music, but played others. Another one of my favorites was this one band of women, men, and children that were on the street. They had the clarinet, trumpet and drums going and sang naturally. They played real authentic jazz music. I was thoroughly impressed. So many people had stopped to listen to their music and give them money. I admired their passion and musical abilities. They were selling their original cd’s as well. I loved getting the opportunity to hear them and appreciate their art form. I find it amazing that there are so many different musicians willing to spend their time doing what they love performing for people to enjoy and have fun listening to. I love watching performers do what they love but you can tell how passionate they are about it and how much they really enjoy expressing their art form.

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