You know, it's a real slippery slope. Some players, particularly working in clubs, restaurants, etc. are really AWFUL...bad changes, bad meter. One of the worst in this area is a friend of mine. He's a trumpet/sax player. His timing is so bad he could never find a job, until he started buying tracks. He now believes and lets everyone know he's the best jazz player in the state. He's a great guy, and has worked at a small restaurant in town for 10 years.

All the real players in the area agree he's awful, but no one will tell him, because they don't want to hurt his feelings. His boastfulness is really wearing thin.

At this point, telling him may hurt his feelings, but he would probably think such comments to be "sour grapes".

The best thing for me to do in this case is to say nothing.

Here, I don't say anything if the music presented is not outstanding, but I understand that such an attitude dosen't help anyone improve.


Like I said, it's a slippery slope.


Russ