Small Fish, Big Pond

I love the idea that there are a million other people in this city doing what we do, passionate about our passions, and many are smarter, faster, younger, wiser(insert adjective of your choice here) than us. The thing with NYC is the constant inspiration and constant humbling. Our hero Clarke learned a lesson about that yesterday, as he auditioned for the Jazz Academy at Lincoln Center. He is a fantastic guitarist, true talent. He is dedicated. He is creative. And in NYC, there are many others like him. It's truly inspiring -really cool kids - but for a 13 year old, it could be tough. Not Clarke - he was brave, did a great job, and was very "chill" about it all. We should hear results in 2 weeks but I thought it was cool when one of the Lincoln Center musicians punched him on the arm on the way out and said "awesome playing". Whether he gets in or not, hanging out with the best of the best is pretty neat. We are very proud.