[Scukonah]

I agree with Al on this ......I know this is a bit of a dry spot...where's Darryl Zimmerman now that we need him? It's a bit of a conundrum as people can express their views and opinions on the net but we also live in a world of political correctness which often prevents people from expressing themselves. Do you remember when every issue of Down Beat would carry controversial statements and opinions by major musicians that would cause scads of letters to the editor? You don't see that anymore...everyone is "so nice". "I love all styles and all music" etc. etc. Jazz magazines like Jazz Times and Down Beat have become slick, bland and non-controversial. The last bit of controversy that I read was Lou Donaldson's view of Ornette Coleman where he said that he liked Ornette and was a friend of Coleman's but hates his music. Maybe Lou is old-school enough to express what's really on his mind. I hope some of that will come back into the Forum. I don't think Facebook, Twitter etc can replace the Forum.