[TPIN] How LOUD do I have to be?

[Orion Development Corp - D. Arndt]

And the pitch issue definately depends on the guys in the section beneath the 
lead player, of course.  

On this "note", I have to say that I've always admired lead players who lead 
by establishing a healthy "presence" of sound, and use that to project style.

I heard a recording on WBGO the other night, and without knowing who I was 
listening to, I thought - "man... the lead player doesn't overwhelm the band, 
but there is an incredible presence that you can't ignore".   Turned out to 
be a recording of the Village Vanguard band with Nick Marchione playing 
lead.  Just a beautiful "sheen" on top of the band, laying down the style.  
Tasty.

On Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:29:59 EST, JFDonaldsn wrote
> 
> something that hasn't been mentioned that I think is important 
> is that volume is a benefit of accurate pitch and maximum resonance. 
> What I mean is that if you playing in tune in the center of the note,
>  the volume is likely to be there.