[Dixielandjazz] Original Dixieland One Step: Questions

[Mike C.]

Hmmm...maybe it was the repeated 12 bar phrase that didn't sound right. In
anycase, I stand corrected. Thank you. I am going to do some researching
on the tune as well.

Mike




> Hello Mike C.
>
> Copenhagen has no bridge. There are six parts. The first is a repeated
> 8-bar phrase; the second is a repeated 12-bar phrase; the third is
> another 8-bar phrase which is also repeated, as is the fourth part. The
> fifth part is another repeated 12-bar phrase (with tuba/bone written solo
> for the first 4 bars). The solos are on  a 16 bar chorus which is really
> two 8-bar phrases. This same sixth part is taken out by ensemble.
>
> I don't know of any politically  incorrect connotation for the ODOS and
> we play it all of the time with no apologies to anyone. Maybe I need to
> know more about this tune.
>
> Rick Knittel
> JAZZBONE
> Maine Street Paraders
>


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