Alex, as always, a thoughtful post. We have absolutely no disagreement. I have no issue with your attraction to the tone of a player and I completely understand not liking the sound of electric instruments. The reason that I enjoy dialoguing with you is that not only do you "leave the door open" for yourself, you do not insist that someone else’s door be shut. While I would encourage you to keep that door open, I assure you that I would have no issue if you were to decide to close it. The difference, of course, is whether there is respect for the other viewpoint. That process is what has caused discord on this thread unfortunately.
Tone and its importance in the scheme of things is such an interesting thing. I mentioned in my previous post Jackie McLean; brilliant jazz player. However, perhaps because I play the same instrument, I hate his "tone"; it is rough, ragged and not very refined. However, I love his jazz playing. The often mentioned Wynton Marsalis has a tone on the trumpet that is amazing; to die for. Yet, I don’t like his playing. A very personal thing; as it should be. As you say, no reason that there cannot be a healthy exchange of ideas.
Patience? I’m still here. Regards.
Tone and its importance in the scheme of things is such an interesting thing. I mentioned in my previous post Jackie McLean; brilliant jazz player. However, perhaps because I play the same instrument, I hate his "tone"; it is rough, ragged and not very refined. However, I love his jazz playing. The often mentioned Wynton Marsalis has a tone on the trumpet that is amazing; to die for. Yet, I don’t like his playing. A very personal thing; as it should be. As you say, no reason that there cannot be a healthy exchange of ideas.
Patience? I’m still here. Regards.