rockadanny, we welcome new posters and their contributions. I am certain that the last thing that anyone here needs is to be spoken for and this comment is not intended that way. Having said that, you are making a mistake with your assumption and reaction.
First, consider that this thread has been active for seven years! All the regular contributors’ posting styles are well known and, believe it or not, humor is a big and welcomed aspect of many of the posts. Had you been paying attention you would have noticed that Dolphy’s virtues as a player was being well acknowledged around the time of your post and certainly going back years as well; and probably more so by the contributor you quote than anyone else. If one loves Dolphy, one loves the bass clarinet. Point is, don’t take it personally. It was a bit of humor and nothing more. So, please post some music and have a cookie.
First, consider that this thread has been active for seven years! All the regular contributors’ posting styles are well known and, believe it or not, humor is a big and welcomed aspect of many of the posts. Had you been paying attention you would have noticed that Dolphy’s virtues as a player was being well acknowledged around the time of your post and certainly going back years as well; and probably more so by the contributor you quote than anyone else. If one loves Dolphy, one loves the bass clarinet. Point is, don’t take it personally. It was a bit of humor and nothing more. So, please post some music and have a cookie.