[Dixielandjazz] Dixieland tunes

[Bill Biffle]

I think you're correct as far as that goes, Brian, but the fact remains that
some songs cannot be played with the "language" of Dixieland.  Modal Jazz
tunes, fusion jazz, hip-hop, and lots of other "styles" just won't
"Dixieland".  To make "Dixieland", we need melody, rhythm, and a fairly rich
variety of chords that move in a somewhat predictable progression.

 

Bill Biffle

Duke City Jazz Band <http://www.billbiffle.com/DCJB> 

 

Albuquerque, New Mexico

 

-----Original Message-----
From: dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com
[mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com] On Behalf Of Brian Harvey
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 12:30 PM
To: DJML
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Dixieland tunes

 

 

There is no such thing as a Dixieland tune.

Dixieland, like any variety of jazz is a language.

Any tune can be played if you know and understand the language and it's

complexities.

The grammar however seems to be beyond many.....

Brian Harvey

 

 

 

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