Yes, that's right, I get AARP magazine (and probably a lot of you do as well). In my case, they may have gotten my subscription mixed up with GQ . Anyhoo, for DNJ's benefit, here is a partial quote (one of many such) from the article.

"Christina Aguilera is one of the many young stars whom Bennett has helped inspire to return to classic jazz - or to turn to it for the first time."

another...

"Tales of other beloved mentors come easily to his mind - the time Count Basie advised him not to bow to record-company pressure to add rock music to his act ("Why change an apple"), the time Duke Ellington sent a group of singers to serenade him in his hotel room one lonely Christmas Day."

That's why I become nostalgic about a time when TRUE artists were just so above all the social crap that swirled around them at the time (and still does). I think social attitudes and dedication to the art were always a cut above in the jazz community, and that is why, even though I enjoy music and musicians from nearly every genre', Jazz will always be nearest and dearest to my heart. It's the people it attracts.

chas

So big deal now we have 1 other opinion whats your point?

No point, brother. Forget it.

chas

btw....I also get AARP great mag

Didn't realize there were so many harp enthusiasts here.

Scott did you start celebrating the holidays early?