Hey, Dave, no disagreement at all. The audiences I love watch the interplay between players...anticipate "trading fours", modulations, medleys, etc. That's a major part of the experience, particularly when listening to jazz.

Miles and others used to play with their backs to the audience. Even I'll admit that that is a little extreme.

People who focus primarily on entertainment just approach the job a little differently than I do.

Works for me, and I hope your approach keeps working for you!


Be well, everyone!


Russ