Out of curiosity, even the standards and big-band arrangements, or vocal stuff with Ella, Louis, or Frank? Take a close look at Bach’s violin sonatas; they see

Out of curiosity, even the standards and big-band arrangements, or vocal stuff with Ella, Louis, or Frank? Take a close look at Bach’s violin sonatas; they seem like jazz to me compared to a lot of his work; they have lots of wild chords with 7ths and 6ths and 2nds, they are wandering and improvisational feeling. Some jazz gives me the same feeling you’re describing, and I think you’re onto something with it being fun to play… a lot of it is musician’s music. Watching sporting events gives me the same feeling… good for the players, not as good for me, I’d rather be playing, or doing something else.