1708 resurgence
Andrew returned to a regular life according to his father's expectations. Jazz seemed to have disappeared from his life forever. Even the posters in the room had disappeared. He had completely transformed into an ordinary college student and an ordinary college student. Become one of the many living beings in New York, the capital of the world..
If there are no accidents, Andrew's life will be completely peaceful like Nicole's.
By chance, Andrew passed by a jazz bar and accidentally noticed that the guest performer was Terrence Fletcher. By some strange combination of circumstances, he entered the bar and saw Fletcher playing the piano; but Andrew was about to prepare. When leaving, his eyes met Fletcher's, so he had to choose to stay..
Fletcher was expelled from Shelver College. He said that the parents of Sean Casey's class should be the trouble; at the same time, he expressed regret for the parents' attitudes and ideas..
“I don't think people know what I do at Shelver. I'm not there to direct. Even a weakling can shake his arms to control the rhythm. I'm there to force them to push their limits. I believe that's...that's absolutely indispensable. of! Otherwise it will just be a waste of the next Louis Armstrong or the next Charlie Parker..”
Fletcher said this, and Andrew's mouth couldn't help but outline a slight smile..
“I told you the story of how Charlie Parker became Charlie Parker, right? "Although Andrew still remembered it, Fletcher told it again, how Joe Jones humiliated and suppressed Charlie Parker, and how Charlie Parker grew up through practice. Fletcher's eyes showed wonder. And appreciation, without Joe Jones's curse and inspiration, the field of jazz will lack a master, "To me, that is definitely a tragedy.”
“But that's what everyone wants now. People still wonder why jazz is dead. Just look at the 'jazz' albums in every Starbucks. There are no two words in the English language more hurtful than 'nice' No words." Fletcher's eyes were filled with sadness and regret..
Andrew thought thoughtfully, "Isn't there a bottom line? If you cross the bottom line, then you will directly persuade the next Charlie Parker to quit.？”
“No, of course not. Because the next Charlie Parker will never be persuaded to quit." Fletcher said firmly..
Andrew seemed to be feeling something. The light in his eyes gradually gathered again, and the emotions deep in his eyes were quietly surging. There was an earth-shaking change from the calm and low-key appearance before entering the bar, as if... It's like a sleeping soul has awakened again.
As he said goodbye at the end of the night, Fletcher extended an invitation, "The band I'm practicing with now is about to perform at the Jazz Concert Festival (JVC), and the drummer is still bad. You know what I mean? I All the music was played by the Chamber Band, 'Caravan' and 'Whiplash'. I needed a drummer who could memorize all the music..”
“What about Ryan Connery? "Andrew asked.
“He has always been my motivation to motivate you." Fletcher said..
“turner？”
“Turner switched careers to study medicine. I think... he might have been persuaded to quit..”
Fletcher just stared at Andrew quietly, and Andrew didn't speak, and also stared at Fletcher quietly..
Slowly, slowly, the flame deep in Andrew's eyes happened to be ignited, and the vitality deep in the pupils seemed to be reawakening little by little. The bright color was quietly flowing in the light brown pupils, as if he was thinking , seems to be hesitating, but deep down in his heart he has already made a decision.
One look, from decadent to bright, from hesitant to firm, from dead to gorgeous, does not require the aid or supplement of words, but it already explains so much..
After all, he belongs to the Jazz, from his soul to his skin, from his mind to his fingertips. Because, Ryan Connery has become mediocre, Carl Turner chose to give up, and Charlie Parker will not be The one who persuaded him to quit was Fletcher's Charlie Parker..
……
Andrew found his drum set again and started practicing the music again. There was no extra shot to explain, but it can be found from the details. His fingers and tiger's mouth were once again covered with band-aids, and it seemed that he could see the faint depth. blood stains.
This is a sign of practice.
Andrew carefully rummaged through his phone and found Nicole's phone number. After calling it, he sent out an invitation, hoping that Nicole could come to the Jazz Festival. Nicole's voice was still bright and sweet, but a little hesitant and distant. She was not She was so willing to go but couldn't bear to refuse directly, so she said she needed to ask her boyfriend.
Things become clear.
In the close-up shot of the square, Andrew is sitting quietly on the edge of the bed, and Nicole's voice comes from the receiver of the mobile phone. The light in his eyes dims slightly, and there is a hint of bitterness, but then it turns into regret and helplessness. There was even some mockery, even he himself didn’t know what he was expecting..
After hanging up the phone, Andrew's raised mouth corners still maintained the arc, but the focus and focus in his eyes were slowly disintegrating. He was lost and confused, confused and sad, and the lonely and lonely gray slowly faded in his eyes. Slowly, the waves surged, and then he lowered his eyes, all the emotions disappeared, and he regained his calm appearance..
He is still him, but he is a little different after all, but no one knows whether this is a good thing or a bad thing. Maybe this is the price of growth..
……
The music festival has arrived, and Andrew is ready to arrive at Carnegie Hall, part of Lincoln Center. This is the world's top and grandest stage, the pinnacle stage that every jazz band performer dreams of. At the party, my father once asked me: Do you have a chance to appear on the stage of Lincoln Center?？
Tonight, he is about to take the stage, and his father, Jim, is the only family member invited..
He didn't think Nicole and her boyfriend would show up.
Standing backstage, Fletcher faced the new band with a cheerful face, "For those members who are participating in JVC for the first time, it is probably the first time except for Carl. Tonight can change your life, in the audience The guys here are just one phone call away and you can become a Blue Notes signed musician, an EMC customer, a Lincoln Center principal..”
Andrew's smile bloomed again, and hope returned to his eyes..
“But on the other hand, if you screw up, you'd better consider changing careers. Because another characteristic of these people is that they never forget." Fletcher's words made Andrew think deeply, and his jawline tightened slightly. Tighter.
The band officially takes the stage.
Andrew sat down smoothly, and then he saw the entire audience. The hazy milky-yellow halo was projected over, making his vision a little blurry. He could only see a dark area in front of him, and everything became unreal but yet... It felt so real that his palms began to tremble slightly. When he turned over, he saw that his palms were soaked with sweat..
Taking a long breath, Andrew curled up his palms and regained his composure. He raised his head and glanced at the music stand. The music score of "Whiplash" was placed at the front, and then his breathing gradually stabilized..
Amid applause from the audience, Fletcher walked onto the stage, but before heading to the conductor's seat, his footsteps stopped in front of Andrew.
Andrew raised his head and showed a big smile. He knew that Fletcher always treated him special, and the bond between them was also special. Fletcher hoped that he could become his Charlie Parker, which was also his wish. , maybe, tonight can be such an opportunity.
But Fletcher's words made Andrew's smile freeze, "Do you think it's me that's stupid? I know it's you.”
Without any extra words, a series of goosebumps crawled up Andrew's back, and the chills came one after another, and they couldn't stop at all, but he didn't know what to do. He could only watch as Fletcher turned around and walked up. off the stage, my whole brain has fallen into a state of panic.
“……We're going to play some regular stuff, but before that, first up, a brand new track for you, a brand new track from Tim Simone called 'Up Rock'’.”
The entire audience held their breath, because they noticed that there was no "up-swing" music score on Andrew's music stand. This move directly pushed Andrew into a desperate situation. Andrew wanted to escape, but Fletcher didn't even give him such a chance and just started playing.
Andrew is finished. Completely finished..
Even an amateur audience member could tell that Andrew was completely at his wits end, barely trying to hit some drums and not even getting in, which was a complete disaster. This would be a fatal mistake in any performance in any setting, and even more so. Not to mention the opening of the Jazz Festival at Carnegie Hall.？
Andrew frantically tried to hit some drum beats, but his performance was terrible, and the audience suffered even more than Andrew..
But Fletcher still didn't stop performing, and the entire jazz band split into two parts: the good part and the drum part..
At the end of the performance, Andrew couldn't even raise his head. The deep weakness and despair dragged his ankles slowly down; in stark contrast, Fletcher, who was energetic and elated, came to Andrew In front of him, he whispered, "I guess you just don't have such a talent..”
Andrew stared at the audience in front of him, and the hope in his eyes turned into a dead silence. He knew that his career was completely over, and there was no possibility of turning around. His unwillingness and anger had disappeared. Without a trace, just dominated by the sense of shame, the only thought in my mind is: run away far away.
Like a bereaved dog, he fled in panic from the stage of this music mecca..
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