[Dixielandjazz] Melody Instruments

[Robert S. Ringwald]

Mike C. mike at michaelcryer.com writes:

> I'm just curious how come trombones in traditional jazz never have the 
> melody? I asked a friend of mine who is an instructor and he clearly 
> shouted "Trombones never take the melody!" Why ?


Mike, your instructor friend is very much wrong.  Trombones can & do take 
the melody from time to time.

--Bob Ringwald
The Boondockers
Fulton Street Jazz Band