With a piece of technology strapped to my wrist that’s somewhere in the region of 300 years old, I’m gently reminded on a daily basis that old things don’t have to become obsolete.

I’ve felt lately that the current state of the music business is much like the “Quartz Crisis” of the 70’s and 80’s watch industry. Wearing this centuries old analogue technology, that still functions to help me make the most out of what little time I have here on earth, has helped me keep faith in the fact that we’re not antiquated as musicians just yet.

There is hope that people will still continue to want to hear real musicians live, despite the fact they have access to the entire recorded history of our industry for free, and much like the growing appreciation for mechanical watches over the past three decades, there is hope of a resurgence in the value of both live and recorded music.

Janek.

Tour Dates

November 4th - Bournemouth Masterclass 3pm | Absolute Music

November 6th - London Masterclass 2pm | Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho

November 6th - London | Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho

November 7th - London | Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho

November 8th - Nottingham Masterclass 3pm | Peggy’s Skylight

November 8th - Nottingham | Peggy’s Skylight

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