Since there is already another thread about David Bromberg going, it tweaked my interest in what others here who are familiar with him, think of his talents as a musician, showman and entertainer?

Is he right up there? Is he too flashy? Is he over-rated? Under-rated? Etc.

Personally, I've been a huge fan since the early 70s. Seeing him live, changed me in some way. I saw him at a small no-longer-existant club in Toronto back in 1970 called the Midwitch Cuckoo, and he mesmerized a packed house. From that moment on, I had to take up guitar. He has and continues to be a major influence in my playing.

I like EVERYTHING he does...and, the way he does it. I think he's a classy player.