As long as you don't do it too often, it's fine to pat yourself on the back. The Crusaders do this at the end of "Greasy Spoon." As the song ends, you hear their applause and shouts of "Cool, man! I think that's cool, man!"
And, why not? This was one of drummer Stix Hooper's best compositions for The Crusaders. When you've performed one of the coolest, slyest piano-anchored jazz riffs ever, why not take a moment to revel in it?
