Tony, maybe I did misunderstand Steve's intent. I have to explain that I absolutely HATE the term 'jazzer/s' as though it's some weird cult of eccentrics who have no appreciation for any other musical forms.....or maybe I just don't like labels. I also felt like it implied that almost anything is preferable to even good jazz, even a mediocre solo guitarist/vocalist. What would YOU say the point of the post was other than to point out the unpopularity of jazz? My apologies to Steve if I misinterpreted his post.
chas
Tony thank you, Chas I didn't take it as an insult I knew I didn't make myself clear. Really weird I think that's the first time I've used the term "jazzers". Actually I've been a fan of jazz for many years I think it was 1968 when I became fan. Living an hour from Boston and 3 hours from NYC I've been to a number of the clubs to hear some great jazz. As a fan of jazz piano I believe the best shows I've seen were played by Makoto Ozone and Michel Camilo. As I recall we loved seeing and hearing Groove Holmes. I also had the opportunity to see John Pizzarelli 3 times, once he accompanied his wife Jessica Molaskey, that show was tops.
At one time we had a well known local jazz club in Providence called Allary's, I'm sure Tony has been there. Before Mike Renzi moved to NYC he was the resident pianist at Allary's. I spent many a Sunday afternoon there listening to some great musicians who worked with Mike.
Mike Renzi Bio At Wikipedia 
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