Hi

Perhaps it depends on which instruments you play....??!!

I played guitar and have played in various bands of various musical styles eg skiffle,rock,pop, C&W, jazz etc.

I prefer to stand because that's the way we always performed.

My dad was a pianist (obviously he sat ....lol). He played in various dance bands (ballroom). His bands always played sitting down and they played for dancing.

He was a big band enthusiast and used to go to as many concerts as he could to see the top bands.

When I was old enough to understand the music I would sometimes go with him.

I saw most of the British big bands and a couple of American ones.

These bands without exception always played sitting down with the exception of the bandleader/conductor. The soloists however would usually stand for their solos.

The double base players though always stood. Did they get extra I wonder ??? lol

I have no objections to anyone who prefers to sit. Certainly if it helps the playing and perfromance then it is the right thing to do.

Cheers

MikeL2