As you become older you loose in some areas while you increase in other areas. There are two important areas to watch -- one is your drive. Aging does have an effect on all parts of our bodies from out taste buds to our go, go, go, go drive. In my twenties I could play with no problem two four jobs in the same day - that includes packing , carrying and setting up. (Five piece band) Could not do that in my latter 60’s, an now in my latter 70’s it is no longer an option.

For you that our worried about losing some of your playing ability, I think it would be more important to watch the size of your audience. If they leave you then it’s time for the NH jobs. If they leave you it’s time to get a rocking just like Bebop has and be happy.

John C.