Wow! Great topic ... actualy discussing music rather than the next best arranger!!!
Question for all. When the "Chart" calls for a 13th do you play it with your left hand (I'm talking arranger now) or will you simply play a 7th and embelish with your right hand???
I learned to read early on and fare quite well. Even at the age of 58 would like to work on playing better by ear!!! I feel it is absolutly essential to have the ability to play by ear and I do not do it well.