Tony, I thought I explained my comments about Bruce in my response to Steve. Maybe you missed it. Anyway, I appreciate your efforts on Fran's behalf to again try to bait me into posting. Not only won't I do it, but I'm getting a little tired of being on the receiving end of what appears to be a growing gangbang. Just remember who started this thread and why.

If you want me to apologize for disagreeing with you about Bruce's talent (based on the video), then fine, sorry. But then again, YOU probably don't like Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Groove Holmes, Jimmy McGriff, Don Patterson, Johnny "Hammond" Smith, Charlie Earland, and the many other great and near-great organ players out of the Philly area that I grew up with and was influenced by. As I see it, if you don't like the (admittedly retro) style of organ playing represented by these guys (but like Bruce Katz), it's a pretty safe bet that you're not going to like me either.

Why don't we just agree that I'm a lousy musician and a lousy player and let it go at that. At least then I'll be able to speak with the same authority as my peers.

chas