[Dixielandjazz] Battles of the Bands

[Edgerton, Paul A]

Bob Ringwald wrote:
"Another way would be to put them side by side on the same stage, if the
stage was large enough.  This is always fun when for a finale, the bands
have gotten together & rehearsed a couple of arrangements that they could do
together.  This of course, makes for a *really big band sound."

Something like this happened a few years ago when the Wooden Nickel Jass
Band and Fireworks! shared the bill on a JazzDagen cruise. The combined band
was called "Firewood," and certainly kindled a blazing performance. Alas,
both bands are now reduced to ashes.

Paul Edgerton
Who hasn't seen a Phoenix yet.