[Dixielandjazz] Fw: [TPIN] Fw: Lung Capacity

[Bryan Livett]

Some contend that TD was using the "circular breathing" technique way back
then in the 30's in order to play those long, sustained passages.

Bryan

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> I can't recall where I heard it, but it was said that Tommy Dorsey, when
> queried regarding his outstanding prowess on the 'bone, responded he owed
it
> to" breath control".  Listening to his passages supports his view.
> Some of us T-bonists are not as fortunate.  For me, the ravages of smoking
in
> my younger years have led me to 75% normal lung capacity.  But we adjust.
> Instead of attempting "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You", I stick to
playing
> "attack" trombone on trad jazz standards.  It's not a case of "form begets
> function", but "function begets form".  C'est arte.
> Regards,
> Pat Briody
> Catoonah Street Jazz & Blues Society
> Ridgefield, CT USA
>
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