[Dixielandjazz] ENERGY, sitting or standing?

[Margaret Squires]

I don't have a problem with a band sitting.  I prefer to sit when I
play.

I didn't mean to imply that just because they were sitting they lacked
energy.  Although slumping down in the chair certainly gives the visual
impression that energy is lacking.  To me, anyway.

Margaret


Richard Stevens wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> Does standing up create a better impression than seated? What's the
> rule?
> 
> Richard Stevens
> The Jazz Factory
> www.ozemail.com.au/~jazzfact/
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dixielandjazz-admin@ml.islandnet.com
> [mailto:dixielandjazz-admin@ml.islandnet.com] On Behalf Of Margaret
> Squires
> Sent: Thursday, 1 August 2002 6:38 AM
> To: dixielandjazz@ml.islandnet.com
> Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] ENERGY
> 
> A year ago I saw a group at a small OKOM festival.  I had seen most of
> those musicians playing in other bands and they were wonderful.  But not
> this day.  I saw/listened to one tune and left.  They had no energy at
> all.  The front line sat in chairs.  Even the front man when he was
> talking to the audience just sat their, slouched in his chair.
> 
> I was apprehensive about them playing at our local jazz club's meeting
> two weeks ago.  However, it was like a different band showed up.  The
> front line stood on stage.  Their music had energy.  And the musicians
> had energy.
> 
> The musicians were the same at both gigs.
> 
> Just sharing my observation.
> 
> Margaret
> (newly "elected") Music Director
> Modesto Dixieland Jazz Society
> 
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