Rory, I just visited your website (excellent job on both the site and the recorded materials, by the way). I see why and admire your strong support for the versatility of country players...gotta support the field you're in and believe it's the best.

I'm equally convinced that the superior art form...the one that takes the most talent, is jazz. I don't think the best country players could even hold the instruments of the premier jazz players. Asking them to play country, in my opinion, would be an insult.

This is actually an issue which has been the topic of heated discussions for longer than I can remember.


Guess what? Concerning our interaction, IT DOSEN'T MATTER! From your side, I see talent as a performer in the studio, and commitment.
You and I, and any other member (s) of the "zone" can have fundamental differences, but still learn from each other and enjoy the interaction. No one person needs to have the "universal" truth. Perception is reality, so what each of us believes is reality for us.

This issue is potentially much more volatile than discussions about Yamaha, Roland (or whatever) kinds of keyboards and I appreciate
how you handled things by stating your beliefs with conviction.

If we all explained our position with respect and conviction, as you have, the petty bickering of the last few weeks would disappear.

Thanks, Rory,


Russ

P.S. If time and distance allowed, it would be an honor to play music together...jazz, country...style wouldn't matter. that wouldn't be the point!

[This message has been edited by captain Russ (edited 09-07-2006).]