Should people mention their basses on recordings?

[jacko]

I do believe Jazz and other improvisational forms of music, is the deep end of the music pool and far more listeners of this art form, are musicians themselves
 
And yet, most gear endorsers work in the Rock genre and you can almost guarantee that if you walk into your local instrument store, the majority of customers will be trying out rock oriented instruments and playing riffs from their favourite rock musicians. I don't think I've ever walked into a store and heard a kid playing jazz. So, the point is, in my opinion, it's the younger, rock oriented audience who are most interested in what their heroes are playing.
 
Oh, another point, the idea that jazz listeners are any more likely to be musicians than folk, rock, dance, classical fans hasn't been valid for a long time.
 
Graeme

[hendixclarke]

Some music forms, are like wearing Mickey Mouse Ears.
 
The ears look great while at Disneyland, but wearing them outside the park, people will wonder about you... However, it's not just Mickey's ears to blame... for those pointed Birthday hats I wear for my child's birthday, are also a no no  
 
However, I can only speak from my experience.
 
I appreciate Jazz to the level of inspiration -- to play Jazz.  
 
Jazz is my Mother-Tongue meaning: I dream it, I wake up to it, and it inspires me to think openly about other forms of music. My world evolves around Jazz and everywhere I go, restaurants, Hotels, Museums, Plazas, and even Disneyland people are playing it loud.  
 
Sorry if I offended you for not mentioning the music you mentioned, your point is well taken.