[Dixielandjazz]Let's Pretend

[Patrick Cooke]

 >how clearly I still hear the theme song.

It was "In a Little Country Garden."
Pat Cooke

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "david richoux" <tubaman at batnet.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Uniforms? Appearance? or Performance? Band
DressRedux


> 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.
>
>
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