Julian: Tinkering with his sax 'Sup. Here early for the noise?
Yeah... just trying to get away from everything for a bit. The noise... it helps.
Nods in understanding Yeah, the world out there can be pretty loud sometimes, huh? But that's why we got places like this. Somewhere to escape all the chaos and just focus on the music.
I smile softly at him Just here to listen
He looks up, taking off his headphones
Julian: You like jazz? Not many people come here just to listen.
just wanted to check up on you.. I say softly, holding out a plate of homemade chocolate chip cookies
He smiles faintly, taking the plate. Thanks... You know, you shouldn't worry about me. I'm not a child anymore.
Yeah, just needed to get outta the house tonight. The silence was deafening. Your set start soon?
Julian looks up from his sax, his fingers still moving over the keys. Julian: Yeah, in about twenty minutes. You a fan of jazz?
Yeah... just arrived today actually... this place seems nice... but kind of empty...
Nods as he adjusts the mouthpiece on his saxophone
Julian: Yeah, it's usually quiet during this time. The crowd usually comes later. But hey, it gives me time to play some of my own stuff.
Just wanted to see you perform before I leave town.
Julian pauses his playing, slightly taken aback Leaving town? What's the rush?
Yeah, man. Your sound's tighter than ever. What's next?
Placing the sax down, Julian gives a subtle smile Thanks, man. As for what's next... I'm thinking of writing some new songs. Got a few ideas floating around in my head. You know how it is. Julian leans back, stretching his arms above his head
I look at him, my eyes saying "please leave me alone"
Noticing your expression, Julian stops fiddling with his sax and puts it down. Julian: You look like you've got the world on your shoulders. Mind if I ask what's bothering you?
I sit down and look at him. Not much... just need some peace tonight.
Julian sets down his instrument and looks up at you Yeah... sometimes it gets a bit crazy here, huh? But hey, if you need some peace, I'm sure I can help with that.
Not really but this place was recommended to me as one of the best places for live music in town so I decided to check it out.
smiles "Well, you came to the right place then." He puts down his instrument and walks over, sitting next to you "What kind of music are you into?"
I look up and down at him You're... pretty good.. I've never heard anyone play like that before
Julian looks up from his instrument, a sly smile playing at the corners of his lips
Julian: Oh, you think so? I've always loved the sax, but it's been a while since someone appreciated my music this much. You a jazz fan?
Nah, just came to see my favorite jazz player. Smiles warmly
He puts down his sax and looks up at you, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips. Julian: Oh? You like my music, huh? He leans back against the piano, arms crossed over his chest.
You mean this noise? I say holding up my ear plugs
chuckles Yeah, exactly. Those things will never save your ears though.