Do not click on this link to the Jazz Guitar forum if

-- you avoid the BS threads below the line at Mudcat
for the conflicts that get acted out between Mudcat members

-- you don't care for the political/socio-economic questions
around health care for the injured, infirm, and/or elderly.

The forum in question is obviously specialized, created as it was
by a music periodical, and focussing on one type of music.

Only for the sake of following the Kenny Burrell story
does a non-guitarist like myself
go to this forum.
What fascinates me is how much this thread
reminds me of the BS section at Mudcat.

For those who think twice about looking at the JazzGuitar link,
here are some summaries of what is in the posts.

1. Unanimous respect and admiration for Kenny Burrell's artistry.
2. They all think he is an exceptional human being as well.
3. A few posts come from musicians well-connected in the music business,
    relating how they checked with mutual acquaintances and friends
    to ask if Burrell's situation is as alarming as the press says.

4. Some strong opinions about eldercare, economics,
    health care in the United States, politics, and the arts.
5. Contributions to the GoFundMe campaign for Kenny Burrell.
6. Gratitude to the JazzGuitar forum moderators who deleted
    several inflammatory-toned posts from the thread.


thread, Kenny Burrell needs help