"the tradition"   -   so know what you're saying.  i started sneaking into little clubs in chicago when i was 14+ - i saw the legends - willie dixon playing back up bass with never an introduction -  very fluid scene - people playing together...filling in..or just passing through and have a blast on stage for one night before the party began...   saw that many times.    a surprise - look who'd playing piano!
  BTW   i've enjoyed your music very much also over these many years ,  thank you.  thank you,  always got a kick out of  your then manager "jim c"  - he was quite the card...always working the angles.  hope you are well...and i am honored to have known slim too...gentle soul he is.