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1.12.2012 Hello friends. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Music is wonderful. It really keeps me moving and makes me jump outa bed with more gusto than I would have without it. Been playing music with Phil Salazar, Randy Tico (the usual Harlem Holler Trio lineup) but with the added and much appreciated presence of Aaron Winters, my dear friend, gifted musician/drummer/percussionist, making it the Harlem Holler Quartet. And all for a wedding gig! I'm gonna push for a public show with this quartet. It really sounds great and feels even greater.
Enjoying By Light Of Night, my duo with Ashley Broder. An extremely gifted person, musically and otherwise, she keeps me on my rather large toes. Stay tuned for a BLON gig in the area in the near future. Check the upcoming shows page for our next performance. We're joining forces with extremely talented musician/comedian, Mark Eddie. Looking forward to that one!
Just started a new project with Ellen Johnson, vocalist extraordinaire. It's gonna be very cool. Been a long time since I worked with a vocalist and she's got CHOPS! Stay tuned (once again).
Notices will be sent, gigs will be promoted, music will be played, passion unleashed. And again, Happy New Year to all of you, and those you love.
Sincerely,
-Hans Ottsen
Ksenia McEuen, Gilles Apap, Hans Ottsen, Jonathan McEuen, photo by Phil Salazar
Patrick Warburton rockin' out on stage with Hans and The Art Farmers
-photo by Ashley Broder
The Harlem Holler Trio (Phil Salazar - fiddle, Randy Tico - bass, Hans Ottsen - guitar) @ Zoey's, Ventura
-photo by Ashley Broder
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DR. RON A. BLANCHETTE (9.23.1933 - 5.9.2010). HOW COULD THE WORLD EVER KNOW WHAT YOU MEANT TO THOSE OF US WHO KNEW YOU AND LOVED YOU SO? REST IN PEACE MY DEAR FRIEND.
Welcome to hansottsen.com! Music is a large and complex living, breathing organism made up of countless minds/opinions/experiences/tastes/abilities/talents not to mention billions of scores & recordings. The more I learn about music, the more I find I have yet to learn. This is a beautiful state of affairs. It means that no matter how passionately I experience something musical, how deeply I explore it, no matter how moved I find myself, there exists infinite opportunity to seek out greater, deeper, more rewarding musical experiences. This remains true for me and would, even if I had a thousand lifetimes.
Music can be a companion through one's life. I shudder to think of how I might have fared, without my connection to music, through the darkest, loneliest moments of my life. And of course, music has always been there, setting up a quick link to memories of the good times.
I love music. I love helping people explore the vast musical universe. I love helping people hone their personal musical passions. I watch in awe as the human mind builds ability and dexterity. I feel intense gratitude when I see somebody make a musical breakthrough. I'm honored to be present as they experience that emotion all too familiar to me: the euphoria of experiencing increased capability of musical expression.
Music is available to all human beings. Regardless of age or level of experience, music and the joy it can yield is available to all.
There's something in it for anyone willing to listen - Anyone willing to try.
Thank you for visiting my website. May you all find the happiness which music avails to all of us.
Sincerely,
