[Dixielandjazz] Louis Mazetier

[David W. Littlefield]

At 06:56 PM 7/29/2002 +0100, John Farrell wrote:
>Sheik Littlefield said :
>"The highlight of the festival for me was a set of Barnhart and Louis
>Mazetier (Paris Washboard, probably the world's best stride pianist)"
>
>There is a slight error in that statement David - now that the peerless
>Ralph has gone Mazetier is CERTAINLY the world's best stride pianist.
>John Farrell

No argument there, John. That's actually my opinion, but I don't know
whether there is anyone else now in his league; I haven't heard anyone.
Louis also can get modern, as well as play ballads in great non-stride style. 

--Sheik