[Dixielandjazz] Those who play the clarinet

[Bryan Livett]

As a "trombonicist" I vigorously defend the right of clarineticists,
clarineters, even banjoicists to be known by their nomenclature of choice!

Bryan Livett

----- Original Message -----
From: "John C Goodrich" <saxman133@juno.com>
To: <dixielandjazz@ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 1:11 PM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Those who play the clarinet


> Hello, All -
>
> Those who have followed the music of P.D.Q. Bach over the years will
> undoubtedly be aware that he labled his performers in direct opposition
> to the norm.  Those who played the clarinet were termed "clarineters",
> while those who sang were "singists".  "Clarineticist" also has its
> charms, however, and I, as a practicing clarineter, would not object to
> that label.
>
> John Goodrich
>
> Uptown Lowdown
>
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