Elegant: Of a high grade or quality.
Merriam-Webster
Given that definition, every Jazz player of any reputation at all, could be considered 'elegant'. In Flanagan's case, They probably meant he played in an unobtrusive manner. Didn't disrupt their conversations, as they sipped their cocktails
As Fats Waller said, "They like Jazz, but in small doses". He was speaking of the good folks of the NYC 'elites'. You be one???
Let me know if you need me to 'explain' anything else for you.
Cheers
Merriam-Webster
Given that definition, every Jazz player of any reputation at all, could be considered 'elegant'. In Flanagan's case, They probably meant he played in an unobtrusive manner. Didn't disrupt their conversations, as they sipped their cocktails
As Fats Waller said, "They like Jazz, but in small doses". He was speaking of the good folks of the NYC 'elites'. You be one???
Let me know if you need me to 'explain' anything else for you.
Cheers