The ultimate, to me is the unspoken interaction between musicians of similar ability and convictions.

I don't particularly enjoy singing, even though I do a lot of it on commercial music.

Most of that comes from needing to pay college tuition for me, momma and the kids.

This is the kind of stuff that will never generate the big checks, but makes me so happy and fulfilled to do it.

Sadly, most players who reach this level of accomplishment play themselves out of a job.At the 10 year mark, they realize that jazz purists don't drink that much (meaning they don't spend a lot of money) and you can either play what you want for little or no compensation, or play what you hate, get paid more, but hate it!


I listened to this with a mixture of pure joy and considerable sadness.

Incidentally, I just got a clear Covid test and am heading for a 30 hour session for a film about engine oil (UGH).

Oh well, got those two new great grandchildren to put through school.

And that makes it all OK!

Thanks Chas!


R.