São Paulo

Hey folks, just a quick shout out from the last vestiges of our stay in São Paulo before heading on to Rio de Janiero. It has been super real down here. The Jazz Orchestra is kind of like that hot librarian, who really does not look very hot because she is always wearing sweaters, glasses, and talking about obscure 18th century Filipino literature. Then two years later you see her in Playboy or something with a makeover, contacts, and suddenly she is absolutely drop dead gorgeous. Such is the tale of JO, the most misunderstood ensemble at Luther College. Our concerts are ill attended, we have a very small (yet loyal) following, and are generally unappreciated.

However.

In Brasil we are rock stars. The other night, we literally had to turn away over 100 people because the hall we were playing in was full. Apparently a fight almost started over tickets. We have played two encores every night. Gotten numerous standing ovations. People have been coming to repeat performances. We have been signing autographs, getting our photos taken. It is ridiculous. I do not even know how to respond to all this appreciation. What the hell is wrong with these people? ´Don't they get it that we're not supposed to get any credit? Apparently not.

No joke though, everything is going amazing. The people are amazing, everyone is friendly, the weather is beautiful, and we are sounding amazing. Life is good. Maybe I'll get a chance to post in Rio, but if not, there will be a full rundown when I get back. Or a select rundown, to be fair.