Spalding and Kreisler were both wimps, i.e., whimperers, totally insipid and maudlin. ---- Geez, everybody has a different opinion - I think Kreisler is THE master - what's wrong with a little sentiment? And exquisite tone, too. And jazzwise, Joe Venuti could wipe up the floor with Grappelli and fart in his face for good measure! Dave W.