[Dixielandjazz] Musical non-readers, can you add to the list?

[Russ Guarino]

One more thing....

My experiene with mixing readers and non  readers is that the non readers many times play the tune differently than what the readers
see on the paper.  Leads to confusion on stage.

I like to have everybody have a lead sheet in front of them so that, even if not needed note by note, the player still can see the road
map.

Russ Guarino

BillSargentDrums at aol.com wrote:

> <<There is another side of this too Bill.  That's the  audience.  So far I
> have
> rebuffed the idea of playing for the local  jazz club because they are not
> nice to bands that read.  I have found  that it's safest to have charts but
> then the problem becomes the older  jazzers just don't want to (or can't )
> read.  These are the guys that  will tear your socks off while others just
> play notes.
>
> So far the  transition to charts hasn't totally taken place but like I said
> before I  think that my age group is on the border line and when we go there
> will be  very few players who can improv and know lots of tunes.  I think the
>
> border line and transition point is the baby boomers and I came along just
> before then.
> Larry
> StL>>
>
> I've been very fortunate. I've found guys who play fantastic jazz, and the
> tune and structure well, if they've got a lead sheet. And I do mean play GREAT,
>  frankly better than most you'll hear at the festivals.
>
> Many times I have bands where it's mixed . . . maybe only one or two using  a
> lead sheet and the others without the need for it.
>
> You gotta do what you gotta do.
>
> My bands have to play with fire and spunk and vitality . . . real  enthusiasm
> and, well, youthful energy.
>
> If the only guys who I can find to play without charts are guys who really
> can't play anymore, well, I'll take the lead sheets every time.
>
> In my town, almost, not all, but almost every guy who knows the tunes  plays
> like "The Ol' Grey Mare Just Ain't What He Used To Be"
>
>
>
> Bill
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