Way to go, Gary. That's the ethical approach, on several levels.

the jazz community is small round here. Sometimes, I have the only available job; so I welcome others with similar likes and abilities.

Problem is, they either don't drink (usually, any more) or can't afford to, so the bar is a little light.

Over the years, I've played for most people who traveled through Lexington...everyone from Lou Rawls to Chick Corea, Natalie Cole, Michael McDonald, all of the Who and many others. 95% were pleasant. 1/3 sat in. Can name some notable jerks, but won't.

Never got very nervous at any time.


Russ