[Dixielandjazz] Re: Women Playing Jazz

[Robert S. Ringwald]

Stan Brager says:

> Yes, Bob, even today, it is still more difficult for a women playing an
> instrument to be as easily accepted as a man. The situation is much better
> today than when we were young.


What do you mean, "Then when we were young?"  Speak for your self ol' man.

I disagree that women have it tougher playing Jazz today.  If a woman can
play as good as a man, I'd hire her in a minute.

For instance, I used to use Betty O'Hara all of the time.

It is just that there are very few women around playing Jazz--At least
playing OKOM.

I only know of 2 or 3 as opposed to hundreds of men players.

Bob
mr.wonderful at ringwald.com
Placerville, CA  USA