"What have we been talking about then?"

If you're talking about sessions then you need to take note of some of these comments because not everyone wants to play jazz (and some of them hate any accompaniment), and it's an area trad musicians argue about constantly. If you're talking about playing in a band (or 'group') then ignore everything if you wish and fill your boots.

I didn't mean to be condescending so apologise if my post came across like that, just as I'm sure you do really give a damn about the authenticity of what you're playing.

My great-granddad played the bones. I have them here on my desk.