[Dixielandjazz] Almost good players

[Robert Ringwald]

 Ken Gates wrote:

> 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, I could write a book...

--Bob Ringwald