JazzmanJ

I'm new here and as a bass player this thread caught my attention. Of course it ain't the instrument Allen is having troubles with, I think it is generally a lack of professionalism among younger players, and by that I mean early and mid-twenties. Many of them haven't had the chance to work with a properly managed band and are unfamiliar with the responsibilities of one. They are not too far removed from only playing with their friends from school where irresponsible behaviour is acceptable if not expected in the roleplay of jazz musician. As a sometime band leader this is not an uncommon problem but Allen you did have an uncommon run of bad bass luck. In a musician over 25 years of age that kinda behaviour is unacceptable. I don't know what you do about it other than not hire them,the last thing you want is to take on the parental role for a bunch of wannbe jazzers. You heard the one about the bass player getting locked in the car? Took half an hour to get him out. badaboom thank you and goodnight.