Re: [Harp-L] jam cues

["Dan Berger" <dberger1@xxxxxxxxxx>]

And isn't the leader,  the person singing the song?

Dan
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Dempster" <rick.dempster@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ynfdwas@xxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 8:59 AM
Subject: RE: [Harp-L] jam cues


> The only true answer is: Eye Contact, everywhere, all the time, and 
> especially with the LEADER.
> RD
>
> > > > <ynfdwas@xxxxxxxxx> 09/03/09 4:14 PM >>>
> Roger wrote:
> If you feel you can handle it, and you have some
> experience fronting a band go for it.  Just work
> everyone through the tune and get to the end, make a
> nice finish and there you go.  Have fun.
>
> +++++++
> Thanks Roger,
>
> I have taken that role a few times. You're right, if
> you lead, they will follow.
>
> Now, how 'bout the players who ONLY know how to start
> at the top and complete their rehearsed solo? They look
> particularly troubled at having to jump in and out,
> especially on 4 measures each. (Is that called "trading
> fours" in the jazz setting?)
>
> Are there some hand signals generally recognized?
> (C'mon! I'm serious here! I don't mean THAT hand
> signal! <grin>)
>
> Robert Hale, "the Duke Of Wail"
> http://www.dukeofwail.com/
> Gilbert, Arizona
>
>
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