[Dixielandjazz] tv spot to promote a jazz festival

[Ron L'Herault]

Straw hats are great in the hot weather.  The wide brim shades the head
well, they breathe and are light in weight.

Ron L
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Richoux" <tubaman@wombat.net>
To: <dixielandjazz@ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 2:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] tv spot to promote a jazz festival


> 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.
> >
>
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