In a message dated 12/18/2006 2:26:05 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, butte1 at mac.com writes: Woody is sincerely devoted to New Orleans jazz, but he doesn't play very well. To assert that his playing represents early players just doesn't make sense. If they had sounded like Woody, the music would have gone nowhere. Thank you Butch. Jazz Hugs Judie