[Dixielandjazz] FW: Repeated solos

[Steve Voce]

If you read the piece again you'll see that I was suggesting that as callow youths
we expected (quite wrongly of course) that the giants, who we saw as improvisers in the grasp of unstoppable and
continually renewed inspiration, could be so crass as to repeat the same
programme twice in one night, to say nothing of at every concert throughout
a tour.

Steve Voce



On 28/05/2011 15:16, Jim Kashishian wrote:

> Steve Voce wrote:
>> t
>
> So far in this discussion the aim has been "the greats".  I somehow can't
> imagine even the greats being "in the grasp of unstoppable and continually
> renewed inspiration"!  In fact, it is most likely just the opposite if they
> are playing steadily.
>
> Anyone that plays regularly will find it an effort to remember to try
> something new, not to get stuck in the groove, even if it is a groovy one.
> It is the only way to keep the music fresh, thereby keeping yourself&  your
> bandmates fresh.  Otherwise, it just becomes a job.
>
> Where's the fun if that little lick at the end of a mate's solo is the same
> each time.  The fun comes when he/she surprises you&  gives you a kick-start
> for your own following solo.
>
> Nope!  Not in agreement with "same" solos, even if created by someone great.
>
>
> Jim
>
>
>
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