Still in Iowa at 4:00 am CST. First song a bit trumpet heavy but decent solos. Set player lived off the hi-hat. Consider changing things up...8th notes on the ride with every other note on the bell. Another group with no bass player. Second song WOW. Great singing. Set player maybe opt for a bosa nova beat instead of doing things straight. Third song. Great sax soloist. When set player goes to the ride cymbal, consider driving it more by playing triplets. And then again later on when the whole band plays. Also, punch that hi-hat with your foot. 2 & 4...make it tight. Shout out to the speech. I'm 61 and still play. Marched in drum corps for many years and have done brass bands and alumni corps many years. Fourth song. YES to the drummer. Constantly changing things up. Great tenor sax solo. Tommy Newsom would be proud. Strong finish.
