171004-0920

Get-together with Randy Drake.  Randy is an incredible person -- working on his dissertation in transgender experiences in the jazz world and gigging with great musicians.  He's really open-minded and gives great feedback.  It was really inspiring to be able to trade solos with Randy, to have him excited about what I'm working on, and to feel like I'm on the right track.

171003-1040

Talked LATI shop then showed DW Binkbeats.  Both really inspired to try and do that.

My plan: bring new instrument or idea to every practice.  If we start to falter in this particular piece, try covering Gengakki or one of David's pieces.

171003-0925

Great practice with Manman.  Felt inspired by Handtagonism and had a few great moments of naname improv.  Doesn't feel like I've lost any naname skills focusing on brushes lately.