The Flute View | by Andrea Fisher | Feb. 2, 2017
“The NAMM Show is one of the largest musical instrument trade shows, which takes place in Anaheim every January. This was my 5th show and my first one as an exhibitor for Fluterscooter bags!
My favorite part of the show is catching up with old flute friends and meeting new ones. Everyone has a unique NAMM experience, and I got to catch up with a few flutists at the show to talk about their NAMM experience.” – Andrea Fisher
Flute-wise, what are you up to now? I see you’ve played with Hubert Laws?
I just did an album in 2015, which made the ballot for the GRAMMYs last year, and Hubert Laws is featured on the album, playing “Giant Steps” with Bobby Lyle. I’m also singing on the album, which is called Kaylene Peoples “My Man.” I’m a singer/flutist, which is a rare combination. I do straight-ahead jazz, fusion, and classic jazz. I also have a 5-octave range. I just got back from a jazz festival in Madagascar, actually. Hubert is great, and I’d like to collaborate with more flute players.
What advice do you have to young musicians who are just getting out there now?
If you’re a flutist and you’re young, first of all, learn your craft! Create a tone. It’s more important than learning a bunch of notes. If you’re trying to learn jazz, learn the most basic modal jazz in C and other easy keys. And, most importantly, do what excites you; there’ll be a market for it, no matter what!
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