[Dixielandjazz] George Shearing In Dixieland

[Jack Tracy]

     Stan Brager writes regarding the George Shearing Dixieland CD: 

   (snip) 
    > Bob Ringwald had this album many years ago and I remember listening 
  to it. 
    > The music was pleasant but not very exciting. I wasn't impressed at 
  the 
   > time. 
   > 
    > The Anachronic JB did a much better job of playing modern jazz tunes 
  in > the 
   > early jazz styles. 
   (snip) 

   Bob Ringwald adds: 

    I was thinking the same thing. The CD is packed away in a shed 
  somewhere. I have not seen it since I moved out of Tinsel Town, 10 1/2 
  years ago. 

    But as I remember, even though there were great musicians on it, it 
  did not grab me. I was thinking that I would like to hear it again, 10 
  years later to see what my opinion of it would be now. You know, your 
  taste in music changes over the years. 

   --Bob Ringwald 

    
  I bought the CD used about 5 years ago and had the same opinion--bland. Just for kicks I pulled it out this afternoon and played it again. Result?  Blander.

  Jack Tracy