Today, a real treat, but I'm going to let Danilo Morandi in Switzerland, tell the tale:
Marc, you certainly nailed it yesterday with your comment on Earl Hines. He was quite competitive when playing with other jazz stars. He liked to show off and impress, and it didn't always go well. In 1976, I saw him on tour with alto saxophonist Benny Carter in 1976.…
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