Chas, I'm in agreement. Tony Lovello, one of the original Three Suns, is a long-time acquaintance and former manager of a hotel I played. Like the guy, didn't like the instrument so much. Grapelli is pretty impressive, as was Joe Venuti on violin, and Zack Brock, the son of a friend is making a name for himself on jazz violin. Not so crazy about violin used as a jazz instrument.

It's kinda like Bella Fleck. Love jazz and his ideas and commitment, but not so crazy about anything played on a 5 string banjo.

And Hammond organ boring....NEVER!
And Vibes....LOVE 'em! (Not enough to take to a one-nighter, but, what fun to play).

Different strokes, for sure!


R.



[This message has been edited by captain Russ (edited 05-10-2010).]