[rlmorel]

I admit to being ignorant about Charlie Parker, because I haven't listened to him as often or intently as I have Ben Webster John Coltrane, and Coleman Hawkins.

I would get a Charlie Parker album and listen to it a few times, but...when I was in the mood for something good to listen to that would kind of accent what mood I wanted, it was always those other guys, and I would never go back and listen to Parker.

Then, when casting about, would see the album and listen to it a bit...but wouldn't play it again.

So, I admit I just don't know him and his work well. A lot of people characterize him as the greatest, and I have to admit, he might be.

But to me, he sounded...technical. I don't know if that is the right term, but...I contrast it with Ben Webster's style.

Ben Webster didn't sound technical at all. It sounded like HE was playing it, from inside himself, each time. I can't explain it. Webster just sounded more "alive" or "emotional" to me, more "organic".

So, I have to refrain from the Charlier Parker debate...:( I admit to ignorance.

[sushiman]

Technical , yes ...IMHO he tended to overplay ...His sound / feel never grabbed me . Webster , Hawkins & Lester Young had more of a bluesy soul deep feel/sound , playing fewer notes in the process but each one I seem to feel viscerally & emotionally .