In Reply to: You're waaaay past me on your axes. posted by Rick W on August 5, 2016 at 10:54:31:
judging from your fine CDs, you are first tier.
However, it's a full-time job to play orchestral or chamber music on the very highest level. I've heard some recitals by very good players who have made their careers mostly in music academia or administration. Hey, they're still classical music pros, and still do some performance gigs, but they are usually a very clear notch below the top full time orchestral or small ensemble players, and not for lack of talent or training.
Edit: There is little doubt you could play classical at the highest level if you decided to. I played with a jazz flute player in college named Andy Strasmich (know him?) -- like you a top jazzer, who wanted some classical orchestra experience, and could have been tops at classical too if he wanted.
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