3/15/2024 0 Comments Mason hamlin bbWhen I say that my appreciation of a good piano is deep I speak from having experienced the very best to the very worst, each experience, both good and bad, leaving a lasting mark on my soul. When musicians were laughing at the prospect of the electric Wurlitzer finding its place on stage, we were struggling with acoustic pianos that were more than likely out of tune, broken and had little or no amplification. We had to adjust to whatever instrument was in the club, whatever condition it was in, and make music with it. For jazz pianists, especially those of us who came up in the “acoustic pre-electric era,” when most clubs had either a piano or a B-3 on the stage, appreciation of a good piano was established early.
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