Why can't "modern" compers play like Freddie Green?

[BickertRules]

Barry Harris had some very interesting things to say in yesterday’s Zoom class...

Just stop and read that opening clause. Barry Harris, who played alongside major boppers in the 1950s, is teaching Bebop on Zoom(!) in 2020, 65 years after the death of Bird. Talk about keeper of the flame - God bless him - in England, he would be knighted by now.

[Rhythm-a-Ning]

Yep, I was there too and according to him “nobody plays like that anymore”. As compers it’s my opinion that we should be practicing both modern and 4/4 comping

[steve burchfield]

Check out Will Matthews with the modern Count Basie Big Band. He fills those large shoes nicely!!! He is based in Kansas City,Mo.and has some YT material.