[Dixielandjazz] What constitutes a good solo?

[Phil Wilking]

Others have already begun to answer this one. My observation is that most 
solos annoy me. If I go to hear a concert featuring "XYZ," then I expect to 
hear XYZ showing his stuff. If, on the other hand, the announcement is that 
the "ABC" jazz band will play "Panama," then "Panama" is the star and I want 
to hear that tune without "interpretation" from some wannabe star. I don't 
mean I object to shifting the melody between instruments, I mean I dislike 
it when everybody else stops playing while someone rewrites what William 
Tyers produced.

And if I am at a dance, then I REALLY don't want any attention demanding 
fireworks from the bandstand. I am there to pay attention to the woman and 
any distraction from that defeats the whole purpose of the evening.

Phil Wilking - K5MZF
www.nolabanjo.com

Those who would exchange freedom for
security deserve neither freedom nor security.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Ken Gates

Whether player or listener,  I'm pretty sure just about all on this list 
could
render an opinion as to how well an instrumental solo on any OKOM
performance was played.

I am interested in what considerations for excellence are being used to
render an opinion.  I hope there are those on the list who will offer
their judgment criteria.