[Dixielandjazz] tv spot to promote a jazz festival

[David Richoux]

Russ, if it works for you I guess it proves something or other, but your reply
triggers the whole question of "Straws & Stripes!" It seems to come up every year or
so but I think it is worth discussion on this list. Should we as musicians
perpetuate the clichi or is there just some rational (or irrational) reason to
forever associate OKOM with red vests and white hats?

I personally can play this music wearing any sort of uniform or non-uniform (or even
nothing but a bow tie, on occasion) but if I had to only wear Straws & Stripes I
think would not enjoy playing as much as I do.

Anyway,

Dave Richoux 

Russ Guarino wrote:

> 
> How you look is as equally important as the music you play.  Play something
> everybody recognizes like "Saints" or "Ja-Da" and dress interestingly.
> 
> We wore black shoes, socks, trousers, white long sleeve shirt, and a red vest
> with black trim.  I got the vests  in L.A. at a uniform mfg. company back in
> 1989.  minimum order was one dozen and I selected sizes consisting of
> 40-42-44-46-48 & 50.  Cost about $600 at the time.
> 
> If you're interested in how we looked, see my web site at
> www.classicswingband.com and browse the site until you find the picture.
>