Christopher Smith wrote:
Remember Lenny Bruce's schtick on "What I don't understand is why
saying 'F%$# You' is a BAD thing??"
I certainly do. I spent 6 weeks working opposite him at the Village
Vanguard some (how many!?) years ago.
Now that is a cool thing to have on your "resume," Chuck. That's great.
> Cooler than playing WITH Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, and
directing the National Jazz Ensemble? I dunno, but I would have ranked
those achievements above playing opposite a comedian.
>
Not to put you
down, Ken, but the first three names are generally among most people's
top ten when listing the most masterful players in jazz. Being
associated, even briefly, on the same artistic level with any ONE of
them would be a career highlight for the vast majority of jazz players.
And I'm sure Chuck's list is even longer than the one I gave, which are
only the items that came to me off the top of my head.
Having ANY of those on your resumé is a good thing. Having all of them
... well, the autobiography ought to be a great read. :)
cd
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