Klarinet Archive - Posting 001065.txt from 1998/07

From: "Barbara Guyll" <grinanddizzy@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Leister Vs. Kenny G
Date: Sun, 26 Jul 1998 00:06:39 -0400

>>GTGallant wrote:
>I am not bashing Karl or Kenny here, just clarifying a grossly overlooked
point. MAKING AND SELLING A MILLION RECORDINGS DOESN'T MEAN JACK!!!! In
classical music, it's rare but... look at Kenny G or any pop/rock group
recording/performing today. Not a lot of talent<<

I would suggest that before you form an opinion as to whether or not a
performer does or does not have talent that you investigate all that they
have to offer. For example: Have you ever heard Kenny G. at a jam session?
Have you actually sat next to Leister in an ensemble?

I'm sorry but one of my pet peeves is someone forming an uneducated opinion
and broadcasting it to the world.

In your favor you did state that it was only your opinion and I agree that
talent should not be judged by how many records an artist has or has not
sold. However, I do feel that you need to broaden your scope before forming
a conclusion.

Ray Guyll

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