sorry about that my computer was playing up!

As I was saying he seems too consumed with the desire to create, to slow himself down by thinking in terms of musical notation. Perhaps it was the sensual thrill of creating and composing, and dominating a small group ofmusicians merely by picking up his cornet.

In contrast I think Sudhalter's book , with its tale of his first kiss etc seemed to me to opine that Bix was a red blooded American kid/musical genius who had the misfortune to discover whisky and hit a brick wall.

Either way, I should welcome a chance to discuss these matters which have had me thinking for many years.