It's been an honor and a privilege to photograph Donald Portnoy over the last several years. Last night he conducted his last Masterworks Concert....he is retiring. These photographs were from the symphony's rehearsal Saturday morning, he seemed to go about his business as usual but I know it must have been a strange feeling knowing that you are finally hanging it up. During all the years I photographed him, I always felt like he was little hard for me to read. But Saturday when I showed up, he shook my hand and said "you must have come to take my picture today" with a smile. I told him yes sir, I'll do my best. He told me "I'll be sure to smile". I almost told him I was his new drummer.......why didn't I say that. I'll miss you Donald.
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