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^(light jazz music)

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- We played everything from...

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early swing to...

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the most recent thing we played was Kings of Leon.

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We covered, almost covered it all.

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It was really cool to see...

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^the different Vets.

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^They all had different skill levels but...

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^each of their skill levels was really...

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interesting to be a part of.

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I think as a professional musician sometimes you forget

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just the fun and the joy that making music can bring.

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And when you don't overanalyze things

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and just have fun with it, it really can be

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healing, stress relief...

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and just joyful.

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We enjoyed the experience, too, because it's...

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not something we get to do every day

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is interact with those that wore the uniform before us.

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And to get to be a part of their healing process

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and their recovery.

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This group, The Blue Aces,

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I've really been having a lot of fun

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playing with these folks.

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They're such great musicians

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and they make me a better musician.

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It'll definitely be memories

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that I certainly never will forget.

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Especially coming to the VA...

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and working with our Vets.