[Dixielandjazz] Steve Barbone and Fairness

[TCASHWIGG at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/19/03 3:18:07 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
s3856lpa at webtv.net writes:

> 
> Steve:
> Re your remarks about Candye Kane and the rest of the events in San
> Diego, I have come to the conclusion that you are much too fair and
> open-minded, and always willing to look at the other points of view.
> 
> Gads, man! What must I endure in order to peacefully wallow in my
> hide-bound prejudices?  I don't want to hear fairness, open-mindedness,
> and tolerance.  Damn the infidels!  I love Jazz, and other decent and
> creative forms of music.  The music world today is Darwinism in reverse.
> lInstead of evolving on an upward plane, we are watching retrgression in
> a non-diminishing race to oblivion.
> 
> I know we'll hardly return to the glorious music of the past, but
> dammit, I'm sure gonna try.  
> 
> Curmudginly yours,  Harold Smith
> 
> 
I was going to respond to this but since I can't think of anything nice to 
say I am going to shut up and let Steve reply if he chooses.  I just don't agree 
with the above message and it's too close to Happy Holiday time to get into a 
disgruntled dissertation.

Musical content:

Hark the HAROLD SINGS, even if a bit off key.

Cheers,  Have a brandy sit back and put louis on the music box and enjoy life 
while we still can.

Cheers to all,

Tom Wiggins