[Dixielandjazz] Panama - was - to imagine bands

[Stephen Barbone]

Charlie Hooks writes:

"A test I love to run on superhip trumpet players is, "Could you, if
necessary, play the lead line on 'Panama'?"   And, if he unaccountably
answers, "Yes,"  I ask: "How many strains?"  If he holds up four
fingers, I've found a friend."

Charlie & List mates:

Only 4 strains? Heck, with Tex Wyndham, we play 5 strains plus the intro
and a tag. ;-)

Cheers,
Steve Barbone