When I get a response to playing "Giant Steps"...that's GOOD! When I get a request to play "Kansas City"...Not so much.

Maybe I just need a break from live work. Haven't missed a week
since 1982.

Thing is, Social Security and Corporate retirement make me comfortable.

Everything else I make goes to others. Work overseas and studio work makes a 6 figure contribution total possible.

That is satisfying. I look at $150.00 for a dinner gig vs. $2500.00 plus points (A commission each time the piece is broadcast) for a 30 hour session would make a major difference for some neat local projects I'd like to work on.

I still have to decide on surgery or not on my rotator. If I elect to have the surgery, maybe I'll use that 6 weeks to sort the "live playing" thing out.

Thing is, I've played myself out of regular jobs. Unless the material is challenging, getting an "attaboy" from a customer really doesn't do much for me.


Thanks,


Russ