[Dixielandjazz] Melody Instruments

[Mike C.]

Mike C. wrote:

> I suspected as such. Maybe he personally thinks that the only melody 
> instruments are the trumpet. Thanks.
>
> Mike
>
> Robert S. Ringwald wrote:
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>> 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 ?
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>> 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
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