[Dixielandjazz] Re:Too Loud?

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I have nothing against amplification where appropriate: large halls; outdoor 
venues, etc. My problem is with the smaller venue where musicians persist in 
setting up all their electrical and electronic paraphernalia (toys?) where it 
simply isn't necessary. I recently attended a jazz function in a medium sized 
church. The band was Keith Samuel's Gateway Jazz Band. They used a single 
amplifier with one microphone which was switched OFF apart from announcements. The 
result was a pleasant evening had by all (over 200) and even those at the back 
could hear. I would say that over-amplification is always unnecessary and 
defeats its own object.
Brian Wood