Last night in Paris was "La Fete de la Musique" all over the city. I walked about the area around my hostel and heard all kinds of music playing. As I wandered along Rue de Lyon, I heard a little bit of jazz. I was intrigued and sat down for a meal as they promised jazz. I ate dinner at an American style restaurant and listened to French jazz music. It was very nice.
After dinner, I walked down Rue de Lyon and heard more music. I ventured closer to this other bar and there was beautiful music, the sounds of a big band and New Orleans jazz. I stood there for a while listening to the music. Later that night, I came back with my new friends from the youth hostel, Laura and Caroline from Germany. They will be studying in Paris next year so were here looking for a place to live. We ended up at the place with the big jazz band. We stayed for a while (until the bar closed) and listened to the band. I counted at least 10 pieces in that band including trombone, trumpet, tuba, saxophone, such beautiful harmonies. They played classic tunes, French tunes, their guitarist even sang American songs once in a while. When the band played they were excellent. There was even a singer, with a soulful voice and passionate.
Listening to the music, I was reminded of the brass band that Father John Lee started in south Sudan. I watched a video about Father John Lee during my training and formation with VIDES. He brought the marching band to Sudan and shared with the children the gift of music. It was beautiful to see in the video how the children loved Father John and became a great band loving the music also. Seeing the 10-piece brass band in Paris on the Rue de Lyon made me think of them also. I'm looking forward to my experience in the Congo even more. I hope to bring the joy of music whereever I go and share it with those I meet.
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