[Dixielandjazz] Uniforms? Appearance? or Performance? Band Dress Redux

[david richoux]

On first read of that article I thought the director was asking for no 
costumes (at all) which would have been a totally different effect ;-)
Even "Suits" and "Little Black Dresses" are still costume depending on 
what the audience might normally wear and the impact of this clothing 
on a traditional opera could be an interesting artistic statement.

I have done several gigs with the B Natural Jazz Band - uniform is 
Black Bow Tie (only) - the band has played for several Clothing 
Optional resorts  in California...

Dave Richoux

On May 26, 2004, at 6:31 AM, Stephen Barbone wrote:

> In past, we've often debated "uniforms or not", "on stage presentation"
> or just what it is that rules a band's performance appeal. Below is the
> subject from the perspective of "Opera". Not OKOM to all of us, however
> some interesting thoughts about how performers "should" look. Ears or
> Dress? You decide.
>
> Cheers,
> Steve Barbone
>
> PS. Reminds me of the magic of the radio program "Let's Pretend" on
> Saturday's more than half a century ago. How eagerly I awaited that 
> show
> each week and how clearly I still hear the theme song.