J.D.

One of the best things in life is getting to know others...understanding others, learning from others, and having people in your life that challenge you as a person and make you a better human being.
 
I completely acknowledge that I have worked hard to surround myself with those that will make me a better person.  They build me up, and they are who I aspire to be, to emulate or to make proud.  People in my world stretch me.  Granted, I have a daily dose of stretchin’ from those in my world that teaches me patience, understanding, humor and honestly acknowledging those who can not do better, if they don’t know to do better. 
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I also have those that come into my world to teach me...more then most because they impact your  world and you as a person. They leave your world a little better then when they entered it.  These are the people you love to be around and crave to be in their space. They make you feel good and others around you feel good.  These people make my heart full when I am with them naturally I want to be a better person because of them.   
Then there are those that  change your world.  And in all reality, these might be the people in your “favorites lists”, or aspire to be in your favorites list, or have been at one time.  I feel if you have been a part of that handful of people in my world that hold that place, these people know you and get you and still love you. 

I acknowledge, that I Jenny Torrence, sometimes have the craziest things happen and get to experience the most mind blowing, amazing things.  (refer to paragraph 2) my amazing people know their amazing people who know...

In comes my amazing friend Eric Wortham II.  I will try and catch up eventually on the fun story of meeting Eric while he was touring with Adele, but I have to share this one chapter on Eric, and his impact not only on my world, but on those he crosses paths with. 

​The proper introduction to Eric Wortham would be sharing the impressive list of accolades, accomplishments and his impressive musical resume. Jazz and classically trained accomplished pianist, composer, songwriter and producer is just the tip of the iceberg.  I never want to lessen his talents or successes, or the extreme dedication, hard work and drive of Eric’s career, but Eric to me is so much more.  I will fully give Eric his professional accolades when I share how I met him, but In mean time, google him or better yet find him on I-tunes or catch him on tour.  ;) 

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The people at Manning Music were absolutely wonderful. They went above and beyond with their help of getting us taken care of.

The true beauty of my dear Eric is his ability to connect with those around him.  Eric’s platform of music will connect with most people in one way or another.  His ability to hear a song, run it thru his head, and then let his fingers go to work is beyond nuts to me.   So if music speaks to you, you’ll love and appreciate Eric.  Listening to Eric play is truly beautiful, regardless the genre, you will appreciate his musical talent. Probably one of my top five favorite moments in life would have to be watching a recent performance of Eric’s while in the UK.  (I'll share more soon, but will leave a sneak peak video). Getting to enjoy Seal along side of Eric was a fun bonus.  They are coming to the US this summer, and you must catch a tour date.  It was an amazing show!!  **

Eric sharing his personal world, heart and talent is a special gift to those who matter to him.  So I feel honored for Eric to have agreed to come play a private concert for my mom.  I, along side some close friends, were blessed to spend an intimate evening with Eric at Serendipity and for a couple hours, and for those moments, we were his world.  Eric opened up to us about his incredible journey, answered questions, shared laughter, accompanied lots of bad singing, saved me Jenny Dorrence (the side of my personality that makes those who love me shake their head...a name given to me by Eric ) from many a stumbles and spills, made life long impressions on a few young adults, and made a lot of hearts happy and full. 

 I can’t ever thank him enough for that beautiful gift he shared with me, my mom and so many others. I know Eric looks forward to coming back to Topeka, and course we look forward to having him.  We are hoping for this summer after his current tour ends and each and every time we can get the wind to bring him here.  ****see below special visit planned

**Sidenote of embarrassment…I feel part of life is experiences.  Things you will always cherish and remember.  Some are good, some are bad, and some are just Jenny Dorrence moments.  


During our evening, after The Palladium Show, Eric calls me out on something that is so a Jenny Dorrence  (JD) move that I still chuckle every time I think about it.  


“Hey JT!  Why is it that when I looked out into the audience,  I see Seal standing right in front of you, out in the crowd.  And you Jenny Dorrence are turned around, facing the wrong way, taking a picture of the ceiling and the back of the place……and you so know what I’m talking about.” -Eric Wortham 

I had asked those whom attended to not take pictures or take any recordings as a courtesy to Eric and his career until received his approval.  All media has been approved and welcome to share! 

*I always tell each and every bride how difficult it is to take pictures inside serendipity without a professional photographer.  There was not a professional photographer present.  :). 

Underground Concert Series

May 9th featuring vocalist Michelle Lordi and Eric Wortham II, a jazz and classically trained accomplished pianist, composer, songwriter and producer.  

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