Acoustic Alchemy....Joe Williams? From two favorites...Chas and Nigel comes mention of two of my all-time favorites.

I believe that all good players at least have an affinity for structures required to [play jazz.

Rory, arguably one of the best players here, started and now excels at gospel and country, but can "out jazz" me with his eyes closed (sorry, Rory...just had to do it), and I "ain't no slouch".

I started off as a fan of Chet Atkins and Les Paul. You just graduate to ever more complicated structures, substitutions, etc.

Of course, you play yourself out of a job, but that's a subject for another day.

Thanks to all for the sincere, articulate suggestions.

Now Chas. What about that Sister....or Aunt...or neighbor?
How about whomever (like that word?) has the biggest social security check or dead/divorced husband's retirement check?

Just askin?


Russ (former horndog) Lay