well I admit it does take quite a lot to impress me. its something I take seriously. i'm not familiar with one or two of the names on your list - but others, I would say you have to be joking.

i could only insult you by drawing conclusions about your acuity and insight, from what you have said. not that insulting me has bothered you much. but i think it best that i quit this thread.

yes Will - i understand what you're saying - there are interesting bits and pieces at most gigs. you can learn from players with very limited techniques. but to totally re-imagine the instrument like davy, and the re-imagine it again. i can only think of django rheinhardt and eric roche who did that.