RE: [Harp-L] Re: Genius? [Who Are They?]

[robert mcgraw <harpbob@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Mastery of OB techniques, therefore, and making the effort to cop phrasing
> from other instruments isn't a product of genius, but merely of hard work.
> Total mastery of the instrument leads to virtuosity, but NOT to genius.
> Genius cannot be acquired through hard work. Though of course I respect
> anyone who strives and achieves a level of mastery in any field.
---OK, fair enough, I agree with this. I would also agree that Miles Davis was a genius... many would agree that, in jazz, so were Louis Armstrong, Ellington, Parker, etc. It's a short list.

   So, my question is this: who are the geniuses on our instrument? Are there any?

WVa Bob
 		 	   		  
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