back to gigging: Do you play live anywhere? Is a question I get often. The answer of-course is yes these days, after a hiatus. But, I won't play in a bar or a club as it's just not worth the effort. Most of the time in my area, one is unappreciated and my bar tab is higher than what I make playing a 5 hour gig. Nah that's kid stuff. These days playing jazz in a bar or club is a culture shock and as bad as coming in and playing classical music. They just stare at you with a blank look on their faces not knowing w...

My life in May 2013: I am a retired Englishman living on a volcanic half deserted island called Fuerteventura off the west coast of Africa. My wife is fat and ugly and smells like a lavatory all the while in this hot climate. I just sit around listening to music, walk and do some fishing. Maybe one day . . .