Great Musicianship Doesn't Have to Call Attention to Itself

Dave's Side One · Sep 19, 2026 · 7m

Court and Spark gives Dave a lesson in musical restraint. With players such as Larry Carlton, Joe Sample and Tom Scott supporting Joni Mitchell, the record demonstrates that great musicianship can be heard not only in the notes played, but in placement, space and the decision not to call attention to the player. This episode ends with a practical Art of Listening Test designed to send the listener back to the record with a different question in mind.