[Dixielandjazz] Re: Simultaneous Appearances - Was Riverboat Schedule

[Jazzjerry at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/7/03 12:47:58 am, barbonestreet at earthlink.net writes:


> Yes, Barbone Street does it frequently. Last Mardi Gras we had 4 different 
> six piece Dixieland bands working under the name "Barbone Street". Usually at 
> least 3 at every Mardi Gras for the past 6 years.
> 
> 

I must admit I find this completely bizarre and I certainly would never book 
any band which had 'multi versions'. To me the sound of a jazz band of 
whatever style is a product of the various musicians in that band and their 
individual talents dictate the real trade mark. Yes, any group of competant musicians 
can play the charts of, for example, Glenn Miller, and sound more or less like 
that orchestraq but that ain't jazz! 

If I book the 'Dukes of Dixieland' or 'Barbone Street' I want to hear the 
distinct sound of those organisations and the jazz skills of the proper members 
not a collection of deps copying the sound and repertoire. When I go to see 
Barbone Street I want to see Steve Barbone and not someone trying to sound like 
him - if that is possible! If the persons running these organisations think 
they can do this then in my mind they are shortchanging the public. 

Cheers,

Jerry
Norwich,
U.K.