[Dixielandjazz] Jamie Cullum, the OKOM Influence.

[Steve barbone]

It would appear that the European OKOM Bands are way ahead of their American
counterparts when it comes to pleasing young audiences. Ivor Jones, Kash and
now Rob report much success with YOUNG AUDIENCES.

Perhaps we "Cowboys" can learn from them?

I'll buy the Grolsch, Rob.

Cheers,
Steve



Rob Henneveld - Jazz Connection at info at jazzconnection.nl wrote:

> Yes, a beer..... would be fine....!
> Cheers.
> 
> I don't believe that people who are buying CD's of Jamie Cullum will turn
> (totally) to OKOM in  future. They like Jamie!
> But it alsways good to listen to jazz (also when it is originaly a Jimmy
> Hendriks song). Jamie Cullum is promoting jazz to youngsters and that is
> important. 
> 
> For those of you who believe Jamie Cullum is not jazz: listen to his drummer
> in I get A Kick Out of You. He's good (and from Holland, sorry)!
> 
> It's clear for me that OKOM or let call it the only/more traditional
> orientated jazz events will be almost gone in 15-20 years from now on.
> Perhaps even quicker than that. The future is that jazz festivals with a
> programme of a mix of jazz styles will survive. It started many years ago
> and it will go on.
> At least, that's what I see over here in Holland.
> Why: because less of interest from thee public and that is what sponsors do
> not like.
> 
> Jazz Connection is doing a project with the music of f.e. Van Morrison. We
> made arrangements on a jazzy basis and we performed on several Music
> Festivals this summer (not jazz Festival). It was a success (lot's of
> youngsters). We have a new market as a band!
> Yesterday, we arranged Proud Mary into a boogie woogie song and I expect it
> will be a hit.
> 
> Regards,
> Jazz Connection 
> Rob Henneveld
> Holland
> www.jazzconnection.nl