Yesterday morning it was almost raining on the river and almost ready for candlelight, while Monsieur Winkelmann and I waited for our friend to come down the hill to spend the day with us.
We were on a music mission. I had my fingers crossed that our friend would arrive before the rain and before the need for candlelight! We spent a wonderful day of making music between the raindrops. I had the closest window open to the river. The back door to the terrace was open too. Music magic filled the Chatette, ran between the raindrops, danced around the lavoir and meandered down the train tracks.
When a New Orleans friend wrote some tunes and asked me to write the lyrics; I didn't hesitate. It was fun and meaningful, but everything remains unfinished.
One tune is particularly beautiful and meaningful to me. Monsieur Winkelmann and I have been picking it out and struggling to play it since my arrival. I'd hoped to share a more finished version when I return to New Orleans. It became clear that I had to ask for help. I did, et voila. We have a draft. We are on the road. Our mission continues. As you can imagine, Monsieur Winkelmann is smiling!
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