Damn, Chas, I know why you don't post often, but I really miss the straight-forward, well thought out and beautifully written opinions.

As a group, we've gotten a little "soft" lately. There's nothing wrong with politeness (a year or so ago, we went FAR, FAR in the OTHER direction; sometimes writing hurtful things that served no useful purpose), but that politeness should not preclude sincere opinions and critiques which result in progress for the participants.

Chas was very successful in his working career. He deserved the rewards he got. But, If you listen to one of his tasty grooves, it's evident that, adjusting for pay scales, of course, he could have easily claimed a spot as a top revered
cool jazz master. When I "grow up" I want to be just like him LOL!


Play on, all,


Russ