Funny, but it happened to me once a long time ago in the exact opposite.

I lit into the Mercer and the Lounge Lizard du jour did not have a clue. Should have realized that from his sideburns, shirt and bling 'round the neck, but.

What such things really expose is the need for better communication onstage and at the gig/jam session.

I learned that when sitting the Piano and the task is to be accompaniment for the singer, regardless of whether or not it is solo piano accompaniment or with a combo, when the singer asks me "if I know xxxxx" - I verbally sing something from the one I'm thinking of, like the opening verse lyric, or perhaps the lyrical "chorus" - something that ID's the tune instantly, allowing the swinger to either nod yes or sing back the one they had in mind. This can be done quickly enough and fairly privately if you can get that singer over near you and your piano and away from the mics.


--Mac

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