Anybody let others (who know) play while they were at an event?

If yes, did you enjoy it as a break? Or would you rather not let anyone mess around with your stuff...?

Only if it is another player, that is a friend and a professional...and yes..it would have to be my choice to bring them up..

In a band, it's not too big a deal.

As an OMB, though, you have to take into consideration a bit more whether the guest is familiar enough with the arranger to use it and not annoy the audience...

Another interesting question, though, is how often do WE go out and sit in with other people?

With strangers - NEVER.
With friends - IF THE CIRCUMSTANCES ARE RIGHT.

This goes for playing with others and letting others play on my stage.

If you're playing for money you have to be careful. Clients are paying for you, not some friend or wannabe.

If friends are playing, I'll come up and give my respects, but will not ask to play. If they ask me, then I'll step up.

What Fran said!

What Cassp said!

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Bill in Dayton

What I said.

Oh wait, I didn't say anything.

chas

What Diki said ...

You can say that again.

On jazz trio jobs, good players are generally welcome. On single restaurant jobs, "sitting in" isn't really appropriate.

I SAID THAT!

Russ