[Dixielandjazz] Greg Henry Waters

[Stephen G Barbone]

Greg is undoubtedly a virtuoso musician. And if he says so, an artist

That being said, to see where he is coming from folks, may find his  
May 2008 newsletter interesting. You can read his own words at:

http://www.greghenrywaters.com/musicnews/conversationwithraul.html

After reading it, small wonder he dislikes Marsalis.  (and Phil  
Woods). The article also leaves little doubt that the 80 percent of  
the jazz he dislikes includes OKOM. Here's a quote from him:

"so I have always been suffering from the lack of knowledge from jazz  
musicians, they have a limited perspective on music and for the most  
part only played traditional jazz from the 40 to the 70's period."

If one reads his numerous other rants on various sites, it becomes  
quite clear that here is a guy with an overdeveloped ego ranting about  
musicians who promote themselves. All the while, being a champion self  
promoter himself.

I wish him the very best musically and socially, but please Greg,  
spare us poor mortals who cannot find original notes, your vitriol.  
And please realize that after listening to you musical offerings,  
while they are superb, I have not heard you play an original note  
either.



Cheers,
Steve Barbone
www.myspace.com/barbonestreetjazzband