Wow, Dec. '99. Didn't have a clue that I'd started this when I saw the title. Still love Django.

FINALLY saw "Sweet and Lowdown" and I have to say it didn't grab me by the throat. It's VERRY Woody Allan (which is alright by me) but he's really starting to repeat himself. It reminded me a LOT of "Broadway Danny Rose". Same tone, same set-ups, etc. Well done but predictable. Penn is one fine actor as is the woman who played the deaf-mute. Howard Alden's playing is lovely and very tasteful. I'm not sure Sean spent a whole lot of time learning to LOOK like a guitarist though.

My LAST complaint (cuz I DID enjoy it)....the constant (at least ten) references to Django being the greatest guitarist in the world and Sean being number two, were a tad irritating. The very best musicians I've seen and known, just don't think like that...simply because there's no milepost (that ain't the word I'm lookin' for) to measure "best".."second best" etc.

However......ever heard Oscar Aleman? If not, type him into Google.

Rick