[Dixielandjazz] applause

[Robert S. Ringwald]

Regarding applause for solos I wrote:

> BR- > I have mixed feelings about applause for Jazz solos.  It is great 
> when it is
> warranted.


Jim Kashishian answers:

>  JK:  as I mentioned before, too often a musically warranted solo will go
> unnoticed, and the showy, maybe less musical solo will get the recognition
> of the audience.  That is because most people see more than they actually
> hear.  So, sorry, Bob, the trombonist will usually get more applause than
> the pianist!   :>



BR- Yup, mindlessly, see my comment below...
 If they only knew how easy it is to play trombone and how hard it is to 
play piano...


> Bob wrote:
> Too many times people clap for a solo because they think they have to, or
> because they have become so accustomed to doing it that they do it
> mindlessly.