[Dixielandjazz] Your opinions on "sit-ins" please?

[Don Ingle]

There are seferal variables to consider. What is the house policy? How do
you determine the ability of the one askign to sit in? Is his a regular
things with an individiual -- does he expect to do so every time he shows
up? And if you do it for one, do you then have to do it for everyone else?
These and other considerations need to be factored in.
There are some guys that ask to sit in, do it once, then are there with
their horns in hands every week. Anf sometimes it is "get me on, then get me
off" situation. I would be sore tempted to say..."Get your own band" in such
cases, but every situation means making a judgment call. Can be a slippery
slope once started. Of course if Bix or Teagarden show up, bring 'em on up!
Don Ingle
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Gravatt" <dave at creolejazz.com>
To: "Dixieland Mailing List" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 9:26 PM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Your opinions on "sit-ins" please?


> Greetings! I know this has been covered before, but I'm looking for
> opinions/perspectives from both band members and from those in the
audience.
>
> What do you think about musicians sitting in on a band's regular weekly
gig?
> Meaning, they have asked to sit in and are allowed to do so. Does it
detract
> from the performance or make it more interesting? Does it make the band
seem
> "less professional" somehow? If the musician sitting in is young and
> inexperienced but excited about playing jazz, should he be allowed to
play?
> How many tunes is enough or too much? Anything else?
>
> I realize there are a lot of variables but am looking for whatever
> feedback/expertise you may offer. Thanks!
>
> Dave
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