One of the things that a great recording artist considers is the order of the tunes on the record.
almost like the movements of symphony:
Excellent point. I was about to say something similar about some of this so-called African music, but did not. Some of that stuff is just the same thing from start to finish. No beginning, middle or end. The Duke said it all had a sameness to it.
Wanna know if you are connecting with the audience, just stop playing in the middle of the tune. If they applaud, you are in trouble. If they look at each other with a puzzled confused look, they were listening and connected. Anticipating the finish.
Cheers
Moron??? Have I been dissed?