I really really enjoyed the videos too
Casey really does "put on a show" when he...well does a show . It definitely will make me more likely to see him if he comes to san franscisco and much more comfortable dragging along others to see him...
Interesting thoughts on the possible "too jazz thing" and a 5/4 meter MAE
Here's a link to a pretty good description of a 5/4 meter for any that are interested.
http://www.ars-nova.com/Theory%20Q&A/Q52.html
It might be a pretty interesting musical reference site too.. i just found it and Ill need to take a look around
I used to play "take five" on my saxophone 30 years ago and once I got a feel for it, it became one of my favorites to play.