[Dixielandjazz] Sitting in and Practice

[Bill Haesler]

David Dustin wrote (snip):
> If the incompetent jazz musician possessed sufficient means, could 
> hiring
> professional jazz sidemen and forming one’s own (largely) professional 
> jazz
> band serve the same purpose, and without the risk to the jazz 
> incompetent of
> being voted off the stand after one chorus?

Dear David,
It has been done many times in the history of popular music, including 
jazz and swing.
I could name a few examples, here and in the US, but better don't.
8>)
I also know of some bands who progressed musically much faster than 
their leader, so sacked him.
Kind regards,
Bill.