A Conversation with Larry Gillespie and Benny PowellBenny Powell: I'd like to congratulate you on putting together a fine band and recording an album I really enjoy. It's very relaxed. I think that's one of the things that took me to it. This is 1998 and most of the music I hear seems pretty hectic and frenetic, and the relaxing factor is not there, so I especially applaud you for putting together a big band album that is so relaxing. What was your purpose for recording this album?Larry Gillespie: You pretty much hit the nail on the head with what you just said about the lack of relaxation and melodicism. This kind of music personifies what I like about big band jazz: swinging, with beautiful melodies.bp: Is simplicity a big word to you? Because it seems like everything was presented simply...lg: And honestly. For me, personally, I run a lot on emotions, and if I don't feel good about what's happening, the best of my playing can't come out, because I'm too sensitive to everything else that goes on aro