Well, at least when he’s playing Monk. Monk’s is obviously a pretty bright light for Wynton. As long as he’s playing Monk, I’m good. Re the “chick”:
I have no idea who that is. Permanent? No. They have a list of approved subs and a pecking order within that list. My....let’s just say....educated guess (I know a bunch of those guys): Some of the charts call for quite a bit of tricky flute and piccolo playing on the lead alto chair. Sherman Irby (great lead alto) is not a great flute and piccolo player. Ted Nash is a great flute/piccolo player as well as alto. They gave Irby the night off and moved Ted over to lead alto. They needed a sub on the 2nd alto chair. Hence “the chick”.
**** It’s amazing they’ve managed to stay together all these years *****
Not really, actually. It’s the best paying Jazz ensemble steady gig anywhere. They have the backing of Lincoln Center and everything that goes with that: prestige, travel, benefits, job security and flexibility to do personal solo projects, Great gig.
You may find this interesting. A far cry from “the old days”:
https://www.jazz.org/y28z77j/?toggle=1
I have no idea who that is. Permanent? No. They have a list of approved subs and a pecking order within that list. My....let’s just say....educated guess (I know a bunch of those guys): Some of the charts call for quite a bit of tricky flute and piccolo playing on the lead alto chair. Sherman Irby (great lead alto) is not a great flute and piccolo player. Ted Nash is a great flute/piccolo player as well as alto. They gave Irby the night off and moved Ted over to lead alto. They needed a sub on the 2nd alto chair. Hence “the chick”.
**** It’s amazing they’ve managed to stay together all these years *****
Not really, actually. It’s the best paying Jazz ensemble steady gig anywhere. They have the backing of Lincoln Center and everything that goes with that: prestige, travel, benefits, job security and flexibility to do personal solo projects, Great gig.
You may find this interesting. A far cry from “the old days”:
https://www.jazz.org/y28z77j/?toggle=1