[Dixielandjazz] Songs one hates.

[Arnold Day]

Wow Jon! I don't normally like musical mimics and impersonations (especially of Louis) but this is something special. Your trumpet playing (and that the rest of the group) is quite remarkable. How come I have never heard you (or heard OF you) before? My brother-in law was a teacher of the deaf for over 40 years, so I know exactly what you face each day, and the way you have overcome that handicap is nothing short of amazing. 
Arnie
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jon Seiger 
  To: Bob Romans ; TCASHWIGG at aol.com ; dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 10:55 AM
  Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Songs one hates.


  do you know what it means is a beautiful song.  i love the bridge and the 
  changes.  just goes to show that everyone has different taste.  makes the 
  world go round :)

  jon
  www.jonseigerallstars.net
  www.jonseigerallstars.com.ar

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Bob Romans" <cellblk7 at comcast.net>
  To: <TCASHWIGG at aol.com>; <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
  Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 10:49 AM
  Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Songs one hates.


  > One of CB7's songs we don't do is "Do You Know What It Means To Miss New 
  > Orleans?" I like it OK, but our tuba player (Tom Downs), can't stand it, 
  > and has, on more than one occasion, threatened me with great, possibly 
  > fatal, bodily harm if I call that tune on a gig! Not wanting to cause a 
  > bloody mess in front of people, I don't call it!
  > Warm regards,
  > Bob Romans
  > Cell Block 7 Jazz Band
  > 1617 Lakeshore Dr.
  > Lodi, Ca. 95242
  > 209-339-4676
  > www.cellblockseven2002.net
  > Cell 209-747-1148
  > Because I play trumpet, I envy no man!
  > """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
  > "Most people hate the taste of
  > beer---to begin with. It is, however.
  > a prejudice many people have been
  > able to overcome".
  > Winston. Churchill!
  > """""""""""""""""""""
  > ----- Original Message ----- 
  > From: <TCASHWIGG at aol.com>
  > To: <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
  > Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 10:44 PM
  > Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Songs one hates.
  >
  >
  >> In a message dated 12/7/04 8:00:16 PM Pacific Standard Time,
  >> barbonestreet at earthlink.net writes:
  >>
  >>>
  >>> My pal Tom Wiggins said that one of his top five songs hated is:
  >>>
  >>> 5.  My Funny Valentine no matter who the chick singer is.
  >>>
  >>> To which I ask:
  >>>
  >>> OK, but have you heard Chet Baker Sing it? Or Gerry Mulligan and Chet 
  >>> Baker
  >>> play it? Gorgeous song, gorgeous harmonies to explore for those so 
  >>> inclined.
  >>>
  >> Hi Steve and All:
  >>
  >> Yes, as a matter of fact I did hear Chet Baker do the tune, fortunately 
  >> live
  >> as well at the El Matador in San Francisco in the early seventies.
  >>
  >> But Last time I saw him Chet was no Chick Singer. :))
  >>
  >>
  >> One of my guys Minor Williams actually does a great version of the song 
  >> as
  >> well, very strong and soulful, makes the women swoon.  I can play it with 
  >> him on
  >> vocals, but few others and like it.  My Dahlin from Nawlins Zorina London
  >> actually does it very well too.
  >>
  >> I don't do a lot of the gigs anymore that use a repertoire like that so 
  >> it
  >> was probably unfair for me to throw that tune in.
  >>
  >> All of you who have had to back a Sit in auditioning chick singer with 
  >> that
  >> and her other tune know what I was talking about even though it was
  >> sarcastically thrown out there.
  >>
  >> Actually The word Hate is a bit harsh, but we all have some tunes that we
  >> dislike to play but will do so out of professional obligation in the best
  >> interest of keeping the audience happy.  I do maintain however that even 
  >> if we hate
  >> the song we should try to play it with as much feeling and sincerity as 
  >> we can
  >> muster to deliver the song successfully, it just might mean something 
  >> special
  >> to the person who asked for it.  :))
  >>
  >> Cheers,
  >>
  >> Tom Wiggins
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