[Dixielandjazz] Chordal & Melodic Improvisation -- and Rhythm

[Walker, Maurice]

Paul Edgerton said:
>The elements of music are melody, harmony and rhythm. An improviser
typically draws on all of these in shaping his solos, but often one element
will predominate. In my opinion, rhythm is king. It's rhythm that makes a
thing recognizable as jazz, improvised or not.
>

You've nailed it, Mr. Edgerton.  
Which are the rhythm instruments in a jazz band?  *ALL* of them.
Maurie Walker