Originally posted by cgiles:
Yeah, Ian. He's no Oscar Peterson, but then again, I don't think he's trying to be.
Of course, Chas...I certainly wasn't trying to minimize this guy's awesome talent....he's got the chops, for sure.
I just listen to a lot of Oscar...can't help it....just finished watching a DVD of him, called
A night in Vienna...brought a tear to my eye several times, as I felt I kind of knew the guy, even though I only spent a few hours doing a clinic with him....he was that kind of person.
And Willie Nelson has always continued to amaze me...the word "clever" seems to suit his style the most...I almost expect to see him wink during a tune.
Ian