INTERVIEW/PROFILE: On Her First CD, 13 Year Old Jazz Flutist is Accompanied by World Renowned Bassist Ron Carter

By Rich Monetti 13 year old Rachel Rodgers of John Jay Middle School can offer an opinion on the flute player that most readily comes to mind for those of us raised on classic rock. Ive only heard him a few times, says the eighth grader of Jethro Tull, and hes really good. Sounds a little light on the Ian Anderson and makes you wonder what theyre teaching these kids in school today? In this case, it doesnt really matter because someday it may be more relevant to ask, if hes ever heard of her an...

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