Good points Russ.

I get a high from playing country, and it's the same high I get from playing jazz.

Never had the feeling that jazz was a "top of your game" thing...always it was case of being able to pass on the "high" I got from playing, to my audience.

Works no different in Country or any other genre.

Besides...country and jazz are both music of the people....that's what I like about them...they "connect directly" as a friend of mine always says.

Of course, like yours, these are my opinions alone...I don't worry too much about if they don't fit what someone else feels they should be like.

Too bad we're so far apart...it would be a pleasure to catch your gig.

Ian