Re: [Dixielandjazz] Uniforms - Public Perception

[OArkas at aol.com]

Hi, Folks:
Interesting talk on Preservation Hall.
All I can say is, I'm a folk musician, and I love the "authentic" styles.
About 14 years ago, we had the opportunity to be in New Orleans and visited 
Pres. Hall.
Better yet, Willie and Percy Humphrey were playing.   Quite simply, it was 
great!   It was traditional, and I loved it.   They were just the "real thing."  
 From their traditional background came the sound and style that are the 
roots of the music so many of us love.   (Willie even played Albert clarinet like 
we Greeks do, and he and I talked about that for awhile.)
All I can say is, I enjoyed Preservation Hall a lot.   And I like lots of 
other groups I hear today who are not necessarily as "authentic" or old 
fashioned.   Always loved Turk Murphy and Bob Helm too!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
John