Are we talking about DNJ? From the first time I heard him play I had the feeling that he was a solid musician laced with the gift of music that few have. This GUY is a PRO!
The basses of my opinion is a long career of 60 years as a pro musician. The majority of my playing jobs were in high end places. My playing career was very close to the career of Russ (Capt. Russ) varied from places like the Play Boy Club in Manhattan to a few opportunities on TV.
John C.
I think the problem is that most of the skeptics are newer members, John, and aren't (or weren't) aware that Donny also plays arranger, mainly because he promotes himself more as a "singer", or perhaps an "entertainer", as he also uses SMF, MP3's (and the occasional chicken hat)
and even does a bit of DJ'ing as well...he says he is a very, very busy guy and even has to post on SZ from his gigs.
When we see Telmo and Joost videos, we are totally aware of their prodigious talent (and their modesty as well), and, are immediately
immersed in what they are all about...as far as I know, Donny has never posted a
video of him playing solo on the arranger, so, I suppose it may be difficult for some newcomers to see him in that light.
Donny is a very modest guy, and never boasts about his arranger playing.
John, have you been to any of Donny's gigs and/or seen him play?
Ian
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