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Groove Duke Nailin’ It From Jump Street

For those not fluent in the Lingua Franca da Cornu, or, the way horn players talk, the term Jump Street means from the top, at the beginning, right off the bat, from the left, immediately. For example, if a jazz trumpeter were to say “I knew the skirt made change from jump street.” his friends [...]

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    Pete’s specialized knowledge and his ability to communicate the meaning “between the lines” combined with a strong concentration and a great portion of humour makes him a remarkable pedagogue. His extensive skills would prompt me to send him students not only for Rock and Pop but also for any belcanto arias.

    —Prof. Mag. Regina Hopfgartner, University of Music and Dramatic Arts Mozarteum Salzburg

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