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**Appenianags** · 11-11-2005, 06:57 PM

When I was studying with David Branter, I expressed resistance to doing a Coltrane transcription he'd assigned me because I "didn't want to turn into a little Coltrane clone."

His ascerbic reply was " You should be so lucky."

Graham, Terry, I assure you I'm not tearing down Pat Labarbara. I was simply making reference to the fact that Pat's playing is heavily influenced by 'Trane's concepts and unique vocabulary, as are many of his students (I'm thinking of Alex Dean in particular). This does not mean these two do not have their own voice. This does not mean I think they suck. I write these things sitting at the computer with a benevolent smile of affection and appreciation on my face for the contribution these people have made to the playing and teaching of the music we all love.

Now please put that rope down and back off.

11-11-2005, 06:57 PM	#28
Appenianags Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	When I was studying with David Branter, I expressed resistance to doing a Coltrane transcription he'd assigned me because I "didn't want to turn into a little Coltrane clone." His ascerbic reply was " You should be so lucky." Graham, Terry, I assure you I'm not tearing down Pat Labarbara. I was simply making reference to the fact that Pat's playing is heavily influenced by 'Trane's concepts and unique vocabulary, as are many of his students (I'm thinking of Alex Dean in particular). This does not mean these two do not have their own voice. This does not mean I think they suck. I write these things sitting at the computer with a benevolent smile of affection and appreciation on my face for the contribution these people have made to the playing and teaching of the music we all love. Now please put that rope down and back off.
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