[Dixielandjazz] Street Corner Music

[James Kashishian]

Randy wrote:
>just open his case, throw a couple of bucks in 
>as seed money and begin to practice.  I'm too bashful for that! 

I've been watching this thread with interest.  Finally, Randy has
written my feelings.  Ah, you are thinking, Kash never sounded like he
was the bashful type in his postings!  However, I am just that when not
on stage...."stage" being the critical word here.  

When I go to do my job, that is go up to a stage, I perform...and, I'm
anything but bashful!  Put me on the street, in front of friends at a
dinner party, ask me to lead diners in song, etc, etc., you've got Mr.
Shy himself.  I can't explain this dual personality even to myself.
What I do know is that I would never, ever open my horn case on the
street.
Nothing against those that do......

Jim
   By the way, put me on a stage without my horn in my hand, all the
same.....shy!