Hi Tim, hows it goin'?  Even though I'm sorry to say I don't agree with your 
feelings on jazz, I do see where you are coming form.  Jazz is a very "free" 
style, which is just what I love (Jazz, I find, is a VERY "acquired taste").  
My mom feels the same way as yourself about jazz.  She just can't stand the 
improvised aspect of jazz.  To her, it is just chaos, as I think is what you 
mentioned before.  She loves the Big Band stuff though
 
As I am a drummer, I find jazz to be very spiritual and uplifting, partly 
because of the fact that I am free to do what I will.  Plus, I find 
percussion instruments to be very spiritual in their own right.  I can easily 
communicate feelings through my playing.  As you probably know,drums have 
been used for millions of years to communicate (and was the first instrument 
ever invented), which I guess is why I find them so spiritualy uplifting.
 
Well, at least I have somewhat of an understanding of where you are coming 
from with your opinions on "free" jazz.  As I said, it is an acquired taste, 
and not one that everyone can savour.  Seeya Later
 
Phil Emery
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