way back when i was even a more ignorant punk kid than i am today, like back in 1980, really, I am not making that up, i got the 'Waiting for Columbus' tape by Little Feat (this is way before CDs). there is a lot of great music on that recording, but one tune, Mercenary Territory, stands out for its blow-your-mind sax solo that leaves you wondering how a human being could be capable of making music like that. it turns out it is this humble, brilliant man, Lenny Pickett. i only recently put two-and-two together. Thank you for posting this.
Lenny Pickett, prime example of not needing a formal education to be an amazing muscian. Don't mean to belittle formal education, but I think informal mentorship and hard work is the way to go.
2nd that. You were fortunate to cross paths with B. Wilson. His tribute to Jim Pepper "For Jim Pepper" which is posted on youtube is one soulful piece played in living room.
Because of Bert I got to meet and play and hang with some of the world's best musicians, including Lenny, and especially Bert Wilson himself.. Someone has posted DEDICATED TO FRIENDS AND MOTHERS on RU-vid with the studio version of "For Jim Pepper." with Zitro on drums and singing a chant that Pepper taught him.
