At home in music

John McLaughlin's guitar playing has always been a delight. In a recent interview in Downbeat (read it here) he makes a statement which captures something important:

"we all find ourselves at home in music. It reminds us from where we come, and where we all belong - whatever the kind of music it may be." [my emphasis]

This notion of being "at home in music" in particular rings true, although I find that such experiences are rare and precious. It is an event when some piece of music resonates in this way. One such event took place recently when I got acquainted with Maria Schneider's new album Sky Blue. The Grammy-awarded piece "Cerulean Skies" in particular hit home. It is difficult to write uplifting music in this day and age and Maria Schneider is an undisputed master in this. Go hear for yourself at www.mariaschneider.com.