I very much enjoy listening to tunes in a mixed session, not necessarily with other musicians joining in - to my mind, in an 'anything-around' that should be at the discretion of the musician whose turn it is. But likewise, a song shouldn't be accompanied unless the singer wants it to be so, as adding an accompaniment can significantly change the style in which a song is sung, unless one has *very* sensitive accompanists, or a very confident singer who is prepared to battle with those who wish to play along. But it's good to listen to players, as well as singers, and that in itself can be a new experience for some musicians!

Barbara