| Re: who to start listening to...
No one has mentioned Bobby Hackett,Tom Harrell or Warren Vache or Doc Cheatam.So many great players to learn from. Hear them all and especially to the real swingers. I have found that many plyers have great chops, plenty of technique and know all the licks. But, many don't have anything to say and can't swing. Listen to tenor players like Zoot Sims or Lester Young and hear how they swing. Remember:'It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing' is a message to keep in mind. |