On band members not turning up!
Alright so I have a gig tomorrow night and just found out today that the Sax player wont be there. He double booked himself and the other commitment is apparently more important.
Luckily, This has not happened to me much. I’m terrible frustrated though because we were only a quartet to start with, and some of the arrangements were heavily reliant on that instrument. So now all I have is a Trio including myself and to be honest I have never been keen on running a whole set as a soloist.
There is a chance ill be able to get a pianist to fill some gaps but its tentative at the moment.
Anyone here ever been in this situation. Or a similar one?
Secondly. I would like some opinions.
I have been asked to accompany a group next week. Only he has organized no rehearsal nor has he given me the music. The tunes are not incredibly difficult and I have heard them before, so chances are If i turn up on the night and get the music then I’ll be able to wing it.
However. It is my opinion that musicians, even Jazz musicians, should show some degree of professionalism and give people charts in advance, at the least. Maybe even a rehearsal.
So having said that, I am considering turning him down on sheer principal. Should I ? Even though its not a big deal? Was his reluctance to organize a rehearsal or give me music in advance a sign of laziness? Or his subtle way of saying ” I have faith in you, just wing it ” ? I think the latter.
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