Denver 2, or Cheater Entry: Salt Lake Retrospective

This is an email I received today, regarding my first performance in Salt Lake. It's from Ami, an improv jazz pianist who offered to accompany several of my pieces. I was happy to take her up on it.

"I wanted to tell you about my experience watching you perform at Mestizos. While you were performing the piece about your Grandmother I had a somewhat mystical response.

You can interpret this for what it may be worth to you, but these are the words that I can use to best convey what I saw. As the piece progressed I began to see your auric field expand and at a certain emotional height in the poem your light became bright enough and expanded enough that I was able to see other forms within your presence. I had the impression that you were being guided and protected by family members that have passed on and that they were there with you in that moment. I am largely a kinesetic person and react to how I feel about what I am perceiving.

What I felt from this impression was a large group of family that was standing with you. I also sensed that by honoring the emotional connection to your grandparents you were honoring the memory of a very long family line that had been held for many generations.

I have a similar connection to my family and my grandparents that have passed on which is why that piece touched me in such a powerful way. I also was affected very deeply by the Swastika piece. In fact, for reasons I am not totally aware, I was affected very personally by that piece as well.

I have Native American heritage that is not spoken about in my family. From what I do know of that history, I know that I do not know enough. I do know however of what it is like to "hide the books". That line inspires me passionate. Thank you for sharing your passion, your insights, your knowledge, and your voice. I have learned from you. I hope that your wonderful journey continues safely and with beauty.

Ami"