[JPL] An answer to a Miles question Jae had

[eflash17 at comcast.net]

Eric, 

Actually it was I who was wondering about that after Jae's post of the footage of the group.  Thanks for the insight.  They are one of the groups that led to my current state of addiction / infatuation with all things jazz.

- Flash

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> I am interviewing the great bassist Ron Carter tonight on stage between 
> sets at the Regattabar. This is something new for both of us!
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> Last night he was on my show. I asked him about why Miles band didn't 
> play much of that new music they were recording in the studio in their 
> live performances. I think Jae asked that question here not too long ago.
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> Ron said that the new music was difficult music and Miles never wanted 
> to rehearse. He said he wasn't sure Miles himself could play it live 
> with out rehearsals. He said he was disappointed that they never played 
> much of that music but he thought they were able to find interesting 
> thins to say (to play) in those old standards.
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