[Dixielandjazz] Almost good players

[Ken Gates]

I'm just a listener, but am curious about this.  You performing musicians probably come into
frequent contact with players who are "almost good".  Players with some skill but have a
defiency in a particular area.  Examples that come to mind are--
...Good solos, but weak on ensemble.
...Good on harmony and ensemble, but weak solos.
...Poor rhythm or don't quite "swing" enough.
...Poor tone or too many "clams".

There are others, but that's the idea.
Here's the question---

Is there one particular area that usually shows up for the "almost" good player?

Ken Gates