jbow
Hi Kenny. I've always wondered about your avatar and the Tele Jazz connection. Is there a wink and a nod in there? Good to see you!

Hello jbow,
 
My first real good guitar was a Fender Telecaster that I ordered brand new from a music shop sometime around 1970ish .....since that day I have always played Telecasters as one of my primary go to guitars ...
 
Back in the day , most people thought the best way to learn music was by studying classical music ....
I did try that for a while , then I found a musical path that seemed to work for and fit my temperament / musical desires   ....
I started learning Jazz as a form of music and self expression ...
I loved the complex harmonic movement and the spirit of improvisation many of the top players  demonstrated in their playing  ...
regarding Jazz , I'm more like a guy who likes to dip his cup in the well for musical inspiration ...
 
my avatar that is just a recent pic of me playing my Gibson R 8 Les Paul ....
the Marshall's were shopped in after the photo was taken...
 
have A GOOD ONE
 
Kenny