The Chetboard

Norm,
I appreciated the remark you made. I have a brief comment about the title of your upcoming book. It registered with me when I saw the Amazon picture of the cover that the meaning isn't "second best" but playing "second" (accompaniment) to the best. I heard Chet live just once. It was at the Philharmonic in Naples and Paul Yandel was with him. I remember Chet saying about him that he plays everything that he himself, Chet, plays. Viewing the cover and remembering that comment by Chet, "Second to the Best" seems like a super neat title. I'm definitely looking forward to getting a copy.

Roger, Thanks for explaining that.

Palmer, You're a guy who seems to have two last names. I do indeed appreciate "Likeable Mark" as a great player. I seem to recall an audio recording. Wouldn't it be great to see some videos of his playing. Hint, hint.

Bobby has been to CAAS fairly often in recent years. He also plays a lot of things outside of the "Chet realm". I've heard him do quite a few show tunes. He has played with many of the greats over the years and has been posting a lot of pictures on FaceBook. I agree that he is very good!