[Dixielandjazz] Solos was melody v. chords

[Stephen Barbone]

No problem, Fender works for us too. We don't have a "RULE" about that. There
are many gigs that Ace can't make because I have more than one band working at
the same times like on this March's Fat Tuesday when I need 4 bass players.
;-)

Also, Ace no longer solos so we can always use 2 bass players. Him to play
rhythm and you to take the solos when ever you want in the tune. ;-)

Can we do "Big Noise From Winnetka" on your Fender?

Cheers,
Steve Barbone

Patrick Cooke wrote:

> >>>Hey Pat, come up from New Orleans to Philadelphia and play with Barbone
> Street. <<<
>
> Hey Steve....
>    Have you spoken to Ace about this?  Actually, I get all the solo space I
> need in both of the bands I play with.
>     But I would like to have my solos nearer the beginning than after all
> the other solos.  By the time it's my turn, the tired fingers are wishing
> they were a little fresher..
>    You may not want me in your band anyway, since I rarely play stand-up
> bass any more.  I almost exclusively play Fender now. (Any complaints about
> that will be considered to be an offer to be my roadie).
>    Pat Cooke
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stephen Barbone" <barbonestreet at earthlink.net>
> To: "Dixieland Jazz Mailing List" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:24 PM
> Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Solos was melody v. chords
>
> > Pat Cooke (double bass) writes:  (polite snip)
> >
> > "When the band decides to give me a solo" . . .
> >
> > Hey Pat, come up from New Orleans to Philadelphia and play with Barbone
> > Street. You'll get the same amount of solo space we give the front line,
> > or guitar. The audience here loves good bass solos. Plucked or Bowed.
> > Minimum one chorus per song, maximum whatever it takes to say your
> > piece.
> >
> > And, as the leader, I appreciate the FACT that it is the rhythm section
> > that makes or breaks the band. No question in my mind about that.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Steve
> >
> >
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