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Date: Fri, 05 Oct 2001 13:36:08 -0400 (EDT)
From: mlpra~is.net
Subject: Buddy Lucas

Bob's comment on Buddy Lucas "Buddy's harp-playing leaves much to be
desired."
and Chris's expansion on that leave me with a question or two. Personally I
enjoyed what I heard on Nina Simone - The Blues. I thought Buddy's playing
generally fit the context of the songs, didn't interfere with the female
voice,
(our new mantra :-))etc. Certainly it didn't break new ground, or inspire a
generation of imitators, but its not bad. BTW, (warning personal opinion
coming)the album is more of a fusion of Jazz, Blues, and R&B then a clear
example of either style.

I have no problem with Bob and Chris's statements in and of themselves.
They
are entitled to their opinion, as we all are. But, I wonder sometimes when
we
criticize another player's performance (constructively or otherwise) what
was
the criteria. If something "leaves much to be desired", well, what was
desired? If we are looking for a certain sound, and what we hear ain't it,
then, I guess, that's what was left to be desired. On the other hand, when
I
don't hear what I would expect, I'd like to know what was the performer
intending to create. This causes me to shy away from "this is good" or
"this
is bad" based on what I would play and to consider that there are multiple
ways
to approach any piece of music. In the end, I can be more creative by
listening to other players and incorporating "this and that" of theirs into
my
playing.

Regards,

Larry Boy Pratt