[Harp-L] John Sebastian

[Robert Bonfiglio <bon@xxxxxxxxxx>]

i had a wonderful John Sebastian experience at my Grand Canyon Music 
Festival.  I had performed the Villa-Lobos Harmonica Concerto written 
for John Sebastian, Sr. over one weekend with the Albany Symphony and 
then flew Monday to the Grand Canyon and played concerts with John 
Sebastian, Jr. on Tues. and Wed.

Needless to say, going from classical music to playing  jug band music 
is a real left-right brain shift.  I kept having to remind myself with 
John, Jr. to play way behind the beat.  I did do a nice version of 
Amy's theme on chromatic and then to John, Jr's surprise, I played a 
solo part of the slow movement of Villa-Lobos dedicated to his father.  
He was quite moved.  I thought it was so cool his stories hanging out 
with Dylan and Mississippi John Hurt in the Village.

John Jr. is a great harp player and a great guitarist as well.  His 
father was probably the premiere classical player of his time.  SPAH 
needs to honor them both!!

Harmonically yours,

Robert Bonfiglio
http://www.robertbonfiglio.com