I think in today's world most good guitar players feel pretty lucky to get to play with horn players. Well, in the local bars and smaller music venues at least.
I at least do. There is something to be said for a three piece ZZ Top type of band but for me having a horn section opens a whole new world of possibilities.

In fact, first thing I do when a horn player comes on stage is to ask what key they would prefer to play in. If we can make that fly with the vocalist why not!!

Why would anyone not consider the issues of other people on stage? Perhaps some just don't know and I guess we have all been around our share of people who just don't care.

The first consideration is the vocalist generally. If things are really uncomfortable between the horn section and the vocalist or the keyboards, just find another song.

I had a sax player friend who I ask "what key would you like" and he always said just play as you like. I can play in any key. Some people are a dream to work with!!

And Matt, there is never to much detail. As a guitar player I how would I ever know what horn players have to deal with unless someone tells me!!

Cheers,

Billy

“Amazing! I’ll be working with Jaco Pastorius, Charlie Parker, Art Tatum, and Buddy Rich, and you’re telling me it’s not that great of a gig?
“Well…” Saint Peter, hesitated, “God’s got this girlfriend who thinks she can sing…”