[Dixielandjazz] Jazz singers

[Tony Davis]

Brian said:

> In pre-war Jazz (as opposed to Crooners, dance music, semi-jazzbig band
> music), I would think the main focus for most of us is the instruments, as
> opposed to singers.

Ok, I'd go along with that.  I wouldn't want Brian to think I considered him
prejudiced or bigoted, but I do tend to be a bit sensitive on behalf of
singers, since I'm closely associated with one.  She may have a word or two to
say on this subject herself...

Cheers,

Tony.

--
Tony Davis
Trumpet/Cornet
Zenith Hot Stompers/Kaminsky Connection/Harlem
Aston, Oxfordshire, UK
www.tony-davis.co.uk

----- Original Message -----
From: "Goggin, Brian (Dublin)" <GoggiBri at exchange.ie.ml.com>
To: "'Tony Davis'" <tony at tony-davis.co.uk>; "DJML"
<dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 12:08 PM
Subject: RE: [Dixielandjazz] Jazz singers


>
> Before we take any vote now - let me get accross exactly what I meant before
> I'm branded prejudiced or a bigot.
> Maybe I was sweeping, but this is what I meant:
>
> I didn't say all pre-war jazz fans don't like singing and only like
> instrumentals.
> In pre-war Jazz (as opposed to Crooners, dance music, semi-jazzbig band
> music), I would think the main focus for most of us is the instruments, as
> opposed to singers.
> I said an occasional vocal is fine and I enjoy Louis, Jelly and Fats but the
> main interest is instrumental.
>