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February 2011
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Dear Mr. P.C.:People say that when you see a panhandler at the end of a freeway off ramp, you shouldn't give him money. How is that different from a jazz musician with a tip jar? Brent Jensen, Boise Dear Brent: Ha! A trick question! You want me to cite ...
January 2011
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Dear Mr. P.C: What do you call a trombonist whose girlfriend breaks up with him? Evan Holmes Dear Evan: Ha, ha--I love a good joke! People accuse my P.C. brethren, sisters and me of being humorless, but it couldn't be further from the truth. I totally know the “punch line" ...
Best of 2010
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Mr. P.C. Picks His Favorite Columns from 2010 Dear Mr. P.C.:What's with the joke, “More cowbell"? I got to watch a jazz recording session, and the musicians kept saying it to the engineer, then everyone would laugh. Does jazz even use a cowbell? David T., New Orleans Dear David:
November 2010
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Dear Mr. P.C.: If I'm carpooling to a gig and we split the gas, should the guy with a day job pay more? Chuck, Seattle Dear Chuck:I know where you're coming from. You dream of a society--like I do--where each gives according to his or her means. Naturally, there should ...
October 2010
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Dear Mr. P.C.:What is the proper thing for a jazz vocalist to do if a tooth pops out of her mouth at a gig? - Katy B., Oklahoma Dear Katy:You'd be surprised how often this comes up, really. And believe me, there are plenty of advice columnists, driven by ...
September 2010
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Dear Mr. P.C.:In jazz music, much is spoken of the virtue of leaving space. If I don't, they'll say I'm too busy; if I do, I they'll say I can't play. Count Basie played sparsely, and I bet he didn't get the applause or the chicks; I bet they gave him a wide berth. ...
August 2010
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Dear Mr. P.C.:There is a certain scenario that continues to present itself when I am playing at a nightclub. I'll be sitting at a table before the gig or on a break, looking at charts or maybe just trying to cool out for a minute. One of the waiters will approach me and say ...
July 2010
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Dear Mr. P.C.:Why do drummers play so loud? Can't we have them tested for steroids? John, Philadelphia Dear John:Drummers have to play loud to hear themselves over the din of their own cymbals, which can be deafening. It's a vicious cycle and--yes--I've seen some drummers resort to steroids, but only ...
June 2010
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Dear Mr. P.C.: When I finish a gig with a bunch of other white musicians, we all shake hands like we're just held some freaking corporate board meeting. That's bad enough. But when I play with a group of black guys, I totally dread the end of the gig.I mean, what ...
May 2010
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Dear Mr. P.C:I'm about to travel with my group (a pianist, bassist and drummer), to a gig in a really remote area. I'm wondering: If we somehow get stranded and eventually run out of food--a la the Donner Party--which guy should I eat first? Chuck D., Seattle Dear Chuck:
