[TPIN] How to be a lead player

[John Kool]

A wonderful list, Mr. Hession.
Thank you!

Next question  for you and the entire list to comment on:

What do you listen for in these players to determine how to become a  
lead player?

And, are great lead players consistent on a session with one style  
(which is often what we hear on one album),

or, on a live job, where you might have Basie, Ellington, Lombardo,  
Kenton, Ray Anthony, Dorsey, Miller, (i.e. wide variety in one night)
does the lead player change style to fit the music or change the music  
to fit the style of the band he is performing with)

If he changes style to fit the period or music, how does he affect  
that leadership in the section?
Either in rehearsal, or if a pick-up job...on demand on the bandstand?

Not sure I am being articulate in my question asking, but see if you  
can figure out the gist of my intent.

On Mar 1, 2008, at 4:02 AM, Hession, Patrick E. wrote:

> LEAD TRUMPET PLAYERS
>
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