Stop making assumptions Tom...

I know that in almost every session in the past 20~30 years I've been to that it's horses for courses... if you're not happy with a session then you learn from the experience and move on...

These guys do perform gigs (where you just listen unless invited) and also perform at sessions (where you can try and join in if you think you can), stop patronising them because they know the etiquette and protocols better then anyone.

They may have been playing tunes excessively fast but if you're not up for the challenge don't do it else try and keep up! They are not gonna get upset because you do or dont play along, likewise they are not going to force themselves to listen to something they are not keen on!

You oldies take advise and remember how it was when you started at these sessions... Were you lucky enough to have everyone stop and make way for you? were you accepted into the session with open arms? If you were then you would be in the minority because you need a shed load of confidence to shine in that environment and thick skin to not notice the people that aren't paying attention to your brilliance!!!

Stop this 'I have to give advise' and 'it weren't like that in my day attitudes' because if you truly looked into your past then I am sure you will find a load of experiences of sessions similar going back to year dot!

Just be happy and happiness with ensue... Be positive and encourage them for the talents they have and stop bitching and moaning because you dont match up with either their skill or their tastes in music!!!