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metBANS · 10-18-2005, 01:59 PM

I say either Ornette Coleman of James Moody. My first choice would be James Moody, as he played with Dizzy Gillespie Dizzy's whole career and he played with tons of other awesome players. He has some really good stories, and is a great guy to talk to. Personally since he is 80 years old and still plays everywhere and still scats and still runs around on stage, I think that in itself is amazing.

If you ever get the chance, see the Dizzy All-Star Band, its just great to see a band where everything clicks almost every show they play.

10-18-2005, 01:59 PM	#14
metBANS Super Rad!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 89	I say either Ornette Coleman of James Moody. My first choice would be James Moody, as he played with Dizzy Gillespie Dizzy's whole career and he played with tons of other awesome players. He has some really good stories, and is a great guy to talk to. Personally since he is 80 years old and still plays everywhere and still scats and still runs around on stage, I think that in itself is amazing. If you ever get the chance, see the Dizzy All-Star Band, its just great to see a band where everything clicks almost every show they play.