Dave, I heard you play guitar briefly when you were here several years ago. The learning curve you have is learning the style/structure used by the other players, not general "wood shedding.

That is going to happen to anyone who joins the band. Just listen to the guys who have played guitar for Forplay... Ritenaur, then Carlton; now Frank. Each had to work out the mix between the "pieces" of chords, or parts they play in relation to the keyboard player. Ask Grusen and he will tell you HE has to adapt to each player, too!

Your comment about not just being able to play power or full barre chords is dead on. Just listen to the "parts" played by Steely Dan" guys.

It'd be GREAT if we could work together for an extended time.
My fondest memories are of my time with Tommy Johnston, a former police judge who tore up a B-3. He was my teacher and 30-years older. As a trio, we owned this pert of the country, society music wise.We got top money and jobs for 10 straight years, until he retired.

When you were here, I immediately thought you and I could do that.

It would be my honor!


Russ

So Russ...are you moving to Fairless Hills, Pa...or are you going to send your Lear jet for Dave on gig night?..

Never was a jet, Frank. It was a King Air, and we sold it for lack of use two years ago. Now, it's just a little Cessna 180...not much of an over the country traveler.

I've been interested in some of your "sage" advice lately, and you remind me of my old long-time partner.

you and I are pretty much on the same page on a lot of issues.


Be well,

Russ

Russ, you could come get Dave easily with the 180, and still have some room for his gear. I flew a 172 for a while and it was a neat plane - a bit hairy in a stiff crosswind while landing, though.

Gary

Gary, capacity for two and arranger equipment is there, it's the
speed that's the problem.

Got used to 200 plus knots, so when I fly, I want to go at least twice as fast as I could in a car or truck.

Just got too much to do, and it's not easy working in a 180 that's being blown around a bit.

Then, there's the increased weather sensitivity as the plane gets smaller.


r.

Yeah, I know about that sensitivity stuff, Russ. That's why I no longer fly and have fun on a slow moving sailboat. I'm no longer in a hurry to do anything.

Gary

Russ could show you some cool jazz chords - I had the privilege of hearing live!

I KNOW lots of those cool chords, my fingers just don't fall into the shapes as quickly.
Sigh ... I feel like a Freshman again, but i AM learning alot!