[Dixielandjazz] Re: What did L. Armstrong play?

[Stan Brager]

I can think of several L. Armstrongs. Lil played piano and Louis played
cornet and trumpet. Depending on the recording, the tune as well as one's
definition of Dixie and Swing, I hear both. Done to perfection.

Stan
Stan Brager
Trombonist-in-Training
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russ Guarino" <russg at redshift.com>
To: "Ron L'Herault" <lherault at bu.edu>
Cc: <Dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 10:20 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Re: What did L. Armstrong play?


> As I listen to Lewis Armstrong, I don't hear Dixie.  I hear Swing.
>
> Russ Guarino
>
> Ron L'Herault wrote:
>
> > Steve,
> >
> > I think this is a self-fulfilling prophecy kind of thing.  The general
> > public tends to like what they are fed.  Remember the (albiet rather
brief)
> > popularity surge in swing after the commercial for jeans using swing
music
> > and jitter bug dancers?  So, if there were more notice given to what is
out
> > there being performed and recorded in OKOM, its popularity might rise
and if
> > it rises then there would be more likelihood of it winning some kind of
> > award.  As I said to someone recently, back in 1973, the New Black
Eagles
> > were nominated for a Grammy for their LP, "On the River".  I don't
remember
> > the category or why we have not seen more of OKOM since.  Perhaps the
rules
> > have changed.
> >
> > Ron L
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Stephen Barbone
> > <Snip>
> >
> > Dan Augustine writes:
> >
> >      I guess you're right. We don't deserve notice. <snip>
> >
> > Hi Folks:
> >
> > Did I imply that? <SNIP>
> > We get plenty of notice from TV, the Press and other media in our
> > territory. We play before young (most under 50 years old) fans.
> >
> > However, most other OKOM bands do not. That is why OKOM does not show up
> > in the general music scene. There is a stunning lack of fans.
> >
> > Please folks, don't misunderstand what I write. The music is wonderful,
> > play it however you like. Just don't bitch and moan if the public
> > doesn't like what you play. It is not their fault, it is yours.
> >
> > <SNIP>
> >
> > My point is a simple one. There is plenty of OKOM opportunity out there.
> > Trouble is, most of us don't want to do it, we want to talk about not
> > doing it.
> >
> > Paraphrasing Jack Nicholson's line in "A Few Good Men". "You want the
> > truth? We can't handle the truth."
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Steve Barbone
> >
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