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Because so many people were kind
enough to share their reflections and stories of Brendan when this website was
up and running previously, we wanted to bring them back along to share with everyone once more. We hope you enjoy them as
much as we do.
THIS MONTH'S
REFLECTIONS ARE FROM LOREN GILDAR, DAVE ZIEGNER
AND DIANNE RUSSELL
BY: Loren Gildar
I played one gig with Brendan and that was the
first time I had met him. We played as a trio.
It was myself on keys, Adam Mantovan on bass and
Brendan on sax. I had never heard Brendan play
before. He was great! It was a weird gig as it
was a formal event on a medium sized yacht.
Periodically, Brendan had to leave Adam and I to
walk around the boat and serenade the guests. He
taught me a musical idea and that is to play a
major 3rd to a minor 3rd as a grace note. I had
only done it the other way and as he told me
"It’s a really Hip sound". Thanks Brendan!
BY: Dave Ziegner
I met Brendan through our mutual friend Keith
Javors. Keith and Brendan visited my home town
of Marquette MI. on a couple of occasions.
During their visits we hung out, saw the sights
and mostly just jammed. The first time I heard
Brendan I knew that this young cat could play!!
In April of 2004 I came down to Jacksonville to
do a concert and clinic with Alex Brooks and
Dane Bays. Brendan was there to pick me up at
the airport and get me to where I had to go.
Throughout that week we jammed and had a great
time. I stayed out a little late the night
before I was to depart but Brendan assured me he
would be at my room at 6 AM to get me to the
airport. Sure enough there he was at six with
bells on. I'll never forget his thoughtfulness
and responsibility particularly when it came to
his music. I feel privileged to have played on a
couple of tracks Keith has written for Brendan
on his "Free" CD. We all miss him. Our thoughts
and prayers are with his family.
BY: Dianne Russell
Why is it the wonderful people in our life are
taken so quickly? But we must be thankful for
the time we had them and in this case the
wonderful music left by Brendan.
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