[Dixielandjazz] ENERGY

[Margaret Squires]

A year ago I saw a group at a small OKOM festival.  I had seen most of
those musicians playing in other bands and they were wonderful.  But not
this day.  I saw/listened to one tune and left.  They had no energy at
all.  The front line sat in chairs.  Even the front man when he was
talking to the audience just sat their, slouched in his chair.   

I was apprehensive about them playing at our local jazz club's meeting
two weeks ago.  However, it was like a different band showed up.  The
front line stood on stage.  Their music had energy.  And the musicians
had energy.  

The musicians were the same at both gigs.

Just sharing my observation.

Margaret
(newly "elected") Music Director 
Modesto Dixieland Jazz Society