[Dixielandjazz] Re: Lasssus Trombone

[Black Swan CJB]

I believe that the "racist" stigma to Lassus Trombone comes not from the
title or nonexistent lyrics, but rather from the subtitles to the
various of the family of trombone marches Fillmore wrote. There are a
number of other marches that don't get played as frequently (Mose
Trombone, Parson Trombone, Sally Trombone ??, etc.), and each has
subtitles that would be considered politically incorrect today.

Kit W. Johnson
Black Swan Classic Jazz Band
kit at bscjb.com
www.bscjb.com

-----Original Message-----
From: dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com
[mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com] On Behalf Of G. William
Oakley
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2004 1:08 PM
To: Patrick Cooke
Cc: DJML
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Re: Lasssus Trombone

If "Lassus Trombone" is a racist song then there are a "helluva" lot of
racists out there.  A google search shows that it has been played by
military bands, brass quartets, marching bands,  and even Captain
Kangaroo.
With no lyrics I am puzzled as to how its racist statement is made.  It
was
written (1915) well after the minstrel period so that is out.
Puzzled,
Bill