[Tradjazz] Bob Helm

[Artwoo at aol.com]

The last time I saw Bob Helm, was, believe or not, at The Punjab Pizza  
Parlour in El Sobrante Ca.
 
I think Bob was in the category of players who enjoyed playing, no matter  
what the venue.
 
I was somewhat stunned to see such an icon playing in a pizza parlour  that 
wasn't even run by Italians, but the reward outweighed the surroundings.  His 
smile and stage manner told everyone that enjoyed what he was doing, and  knew 
exactly what he was doing.
 
Bob was, IMHO, a genius like Pee Wee and Louis. Even his bad notes sounded  
good.
 
There has been much discussion about the difference between "playing an  
instrument" and being a musician. Bob was a musician, pure and simple.
 
Respectfully,
Art Wood
 
PS I did not order the lamb kabob pizza.
 
 
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