[Dixielandjazz] WOODY ALLEN_Dixielandjazz Digest, Vol 48, Issue 30

[JBruno868 at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/17/2006 12:31:12 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
ALOHArose at aol.com writes:

They  might even have been applauded for pluck, so from the 
audience I salute  Woody Allen


 
 
 
You can salute him all you wish but if your ears and  head hurt as much as 
mine did after only a few tunes, you would think  differently I am sure.
 
I don't care how much effort it takes to play as he  would wish, he is not 
reaching that level and to charge those prices for the  audience to be punished 
like that is an insult for anyone who knows the way it  should sound. I never 
heard a nice low note only squeaks and squawks. I have  listened to OKOM to 
include New Orleans style for many years. I can't say it's  my favorite but any 
type of OKOM, if played well is worth listening. This was  not.
 
For those who disagree with my assessment of this man  and his playing, I 
wish you a two hour concert for Christmas and doubt you would  come away thinking 
any different. I know good music, good playing and the sound  of a good note 
and this man never reached any. You can give him a "Kudos'" for  trying but if 
after all the years he has tried, he never reached the level of  even part 
enjoyment for the audience, he has failed or is failing miserably and  at this 
stage in the game, he should give up and stay at his Monday night jam  sessions 
as most do who can't make it as professional musicians and  those who wish to 
go to see him there, can do so but too go out on tour on his  name only he 
should be ashamed. 
 
 
 
 
 
Jazz  Hugs

Judie