| Excerpt by John Abercrombie |
What I remember most about Don was the great camaraderie and
hangs we would have on the gigs. "Come with me, man, come with me." I think he
just had such great joy. He seemed so relaxed and comfortable with
himself in his own skin. I always felt younger. I was only about
four years younger. He exuded confidence, but in a very gentle way. But
he made you be serious when you were playing. He was a very serious
musician, but when he was away from the congas, it was party time. As far
as the music, you know you had to play or get out because it was real.
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