It was quite the year. Whether it was a horrible year, a happy year, sad year, or a productive year, for me, it was a monumental one. Since this is summary of my year-in-music, I'd like to brag to you about some of the musical achievements that I'm most proud of. The Blue Note Beijing Jazz Orchestra This band is a bit unlike any other. It's pretty amazing to get to play with the best guys in China, and to hear them do their thing on some of the great charts in the history of