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EPISODE 14: DOES SHE EVER ANSWER YOU?

In Episode 13, Woody was in the midst of journeying to The Zone once again. But this time, he realized he was being dragged from his peaceful ascension high above the stage by Violetta, for reasons he couldn’t understand much less contemplate. The last thing he remembered was collapsing on stage, then being overtaken by The Deep Sleep in Violetta's apartment.

    And now, enjoy Episode 14: Does She Ever Answer You? Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.

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EPISODE 13: OVERTAKEN BY THE DEEP SLEEP

In Episode 12, Violetta invited Woody to sit in with her for the final set of her performance. Once on stage together, it was obvious to all that the two of them were destined to perform together. In a manner of speaking, the audience was treated to their passionate love-making on stage, at least spiritually!

    And now, enjoy Episode 13: Overtaken By The Deep Sleep. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.

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EPISODE 12: DESTINY TAKES OVER

In Episode 11, Woody was immediately smitten by the physical beauty of Violetta on stage, a rare treat for him to be not on the stage himself, but in the audience observing another musician. And yet, despite her beauty, something aboout Violetta left Woody with a deep sense of sorrow as he listened to her performance, watched her fighting for control of the moment.

    And now, enjoy Episode 12: Destiny Takes Over. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.

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EPISODE 11: SMITTEN BY HER BEAUTY

In Episode 10, Woody found himself in the middle of a blizzard, finding refuge in a mountain lodge. He couldn’t help but notice the poster in front of the restaurant, announcing the performance of a beautiful young musical artist named Violetta. Woody decided to take advantage of the rare opportunity to listen to another musician perform.

    And now, enjoy Episode 11: Smitten By Her Beauty. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.

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EPISODE 10: LIFE’S NEW DIRECTION

In Episode 9, Woody was rescued from his fears by The Performer, who virtually forced him to return to the stage. At the conclusion of this performance, Woody found himself in that once familiar position of feeling his mind and body separate, signaling his much anticipated journey to The Zone.

    And now, enjoy Episode 10: Life’s New Direction. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.

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EPISODE 9: WOODY RETURNS TO THE ZONE

In Episode 8, The Performer virtually forced Woody back onto the stage to fulfill his musical destiny. Despite his fear, he soon realized that this was meant to be, and he allowed himself to open his mind to everything that was taking place within him. And then, the sudden realization that his mind and body were once again splitting as Woody felt what was aboout to happen.

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EPISODE 8: JUST HAVE FUN, WOODY!

In Episode 7, The Performer revealed his intimate knowledge of Woody’s musical life, not to mention his friendship with Trumpet Man. After confiding to Woody that his journey was a reflection of Woody’s journey, The Performer told Woody that there was only one possible route to fulfilling his musical destiny: “It’s time to climb back up on the horse, Woody.”

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EPISODE 7: TIME TO CLIMB BACK UP ON THE HORSE

In Episode 6, after the fiasco he experienced during his first journey to The Zone, Woody took to the highways and byways of small-town America in search of a new direction in life. But he found something else entirely! A concert hall...The Performer...and he found himself thrust right back into the middle of another panic.

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EPISODE 6: THE VAGABOND LEARNS THE TRUTH

In Episode 5, after collapsing on stage in a panic, Woody awoke on a couch in pianist Ivory Keyes’ apartment, unable to account for the last 36-hours of his life. His first journey to The Zone left him unwilling to perform again, fearing what might happen next time. So, he vowed to travel the highways and byways of America in search of a future away from Music.

    And now, enjoy Episode 6: The Vagabond Learns The Truth. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.

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EPISODE 5: WOODY’S ESCAPE

In Episode 4, Woody experienced his first journey to The Zone as his mind rose above the cacophony of the on-stage performance. But it turned out to be a far different experience than even he could have expected, when he heard the voice of Trumpet Man, so high above the concert hall. Woody was terror stricken, and did the only thing he could think to do: breathe. Long, deep, wrenching breaths.

    And now, enjoy Episode 5: Woody’s Escape. Written, voiced, and produced by Jeff Resnick, The Jazz Storyteller. Production copyright by JeffResnick.com.