MAX COLLEY III
Birthday Blog
January 20 A1/28/2022 Jeff Tain Watts - I've spent my whole life listening to Tain. Being in Wynton's first groups, then Branford I've heard a lot of Tain. I've gotten to spend some extended moments with Tain which I'm eternally grateful for. He has a beautiful heart and is one of the great musicians of our time!
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January 151/28/2022 Rob Warmels - We have had many gigs together but my biggest honor with him was being a part of his wedding. Honored to call him friend.
Lisa Sung - Jim Sawyer hired me for a gig at Calvin College and said the piano player was great. The gig needed to be jazz and some western themed songs. I'm like what? LOL what I found out was the Lisa was an amazing pianist and has become a great friend. It's amazing in a short time how many gigs we have played together. Honored to call her friend and sister and am so blessed she is here! Fred Knapp - Great friend and drummer and vocalist! Michael Jr. - Michael Jr. is my favorite comedian from Grand Rapids now living in Texas. He is a super creative guy who really uses his comedy to spread the gospel of Christ and make the world a better place. I have learned much from him. January 141/28/2022 Mike Hamann - The level of friendship I have with so many is such a blessing. Mike is a great saxophonist. We went to CMU together and truly count him as one of my best friends. There is nothing he would not do for me. His dedication to his students is truly inspirational. I have the privilege of working with his students at West Ottawa each week. He makes me a better teacher. So blessed to call him my brother.
January 111/28/2022 Jim White - One of the great moments of my life was being a member of the McDonalds All-American Band. We had amazing opportunities but the best and lasting part of the band is the relationships formed. I've been blessed to call this man friend. He is truly an inspiration and amazing drummer.
January 131/19/2022 January 41/19/2022 January 31/19/2022 January 11/19/2022 I decided I can at least post the jazz birthdays and I'll just have to wait until I can see the missed January birthdays so far.
Chris Potter - Great Saxophonist Milt Jackson - One of the greatest Vibe players January 171/18/2022 Billy Harper - Great Jazz Saxophonist
James Suggs - I'm so proud of James. I gave him trumpet lessons in HS and he really soaked in especially what I told him to listen to. Years later I found out he is making it as a jazz musician in Florida. I even have been able to do a gig with him and he introduced me to the great John Lamb! Cyrus Chestnut - Great Jazz Pianist Cedar Walton - Great jazz Pianist and Composer. Seen here with Lewis Nash taken at the Newport Jazz Festival! CelebrationI love to celebrate God's gift of life! My life has intersected with so many in some form and I will celebrate them here! Archives
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