[Dixielandjazz] Re: Any tune can be a dixieland tune (was Letter on Sacramento Jubilee)

[Bill Haesler]

Dear Pat,
You commented: "There are a lot of 'dixieland' tunes. Just about any tune
except Ave Maria or the Star Spangled Banner can be a dixieland tune...."
Wotcha mean ole mate?
One of the greatest ever 'dixieland' versions of "The Star Spangled Banner"
was recorded on 10 April 1950 by Bob Crosby and His Bob Cats and released on
a Coral LP.
Long overdue for CD reissue!
Our little band (with cltist Jack Wiard) plays the tune regularly at our
Sunday arvo gig. To popular acclaim (particularly homesick Americans).
Last week Jack trotted out his new opus - a Mozart medley.
Perhaps "Ave Marie" could be next.
8>)
Any tune can be a dixieland tune!
Very kind regards,
Bill.