[Dixielandjazz] The China Syndrome

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Listmates:
I visited Shanghai about four weeks ago.  It could use a good trad jazz band, 
but I would share Steve's concern.  It is a very different culture and they 
don't do business the way most westerners do.  You need more, much more, than 
a handshake as Steve suggests.  Further, it's not the most comfortable place 
for those attuned to western civilities.  A week with full guarantees, yes; 
two months? uh-uh.  Just one guys opinion.
Pat Briody
Catoonah Street Jazz & Blues Society
Ridgefield, CT