[NewMusic] John Zorn gives out the comps but bans reviews

[Sarah - 21 Grand]

I'm just trying to elicit clarification here ... so, if a writer previews
one's work, in a welcoming and intelligent way, of course, which aids in
marketing said event, then that is ok, but merely writing a review of the
performance is not as welcome? I'm not an expert in the ways of newspapers
and magazines, but this seems to be an editorial decision, rather than one
the writer is in total control of.

Of course that still bypasses the issue of "what's the point of concert
reviews" ... apart from use in future marketing efforts.

sl

Mr. Slusser wrote:
Mr. Richardson showed his generosity BEFORE my event and was a most
welcomed guest.  Let's not put the cart before the horse.