[Dixielandjazz] Playing Loudly...some clarification

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In a message dated 7/10/2005 1:08:49 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, Artwoo  
writes:

Actually I agree with Mike and Steve...play what is appropriate  for the 
venue. I've known Mike since high school and have great admiration for  his 
success and mastery of the trumpet. In fact I gave a brief review of  Mike's show 
with Fred Radke on this list a few months ago. So,  Mike, don't think for a 
moment that I have anything against your  talents or the power of a great brass 
section!
 
I personally find it difficult to work in bands when the music is  distorted 
and forced and competitive, so my remarks were a reflection of  that 
frustration, not an indictment against a powerful band playing with  taste and purpose.



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Thanks for the clarification, Art.  (We did play pretty loud in high  school 
sometimes, didn't we????)
As I said before, one of the things that I love about big bands are the  
total dynamic ranges that are obtainable in that context as opposed to a smaller  
group.  And I like playing ballads with big bands too, unlike good old  Lester 
Young.
Mike Vax