[Dixielandjazz] Sop Sax vs. Clarinet in Dixieland Bands

[James Kashishian]

Bill "Washboard vs. drums" Gunter wrote:
Sop sax vs. clarinet . . .Anyone ask George Probert about this?

Just what I was thinking, Bill.  The "style" of a band can be declared by
the sound of of a sop sax.  Think Firehouse 5 + 2.

It is a more aggressive instrument than the clarinet, and can drive a band
harder.  Whereas the clarinet is normally sweeter.  What style are you
looking for?  That's the question.  Bill's "Washboard vs. drums" situation
is exactly the same thing.

Jim (our sop sax retired & we didn't replace him with anybody!) Kash