[Dixielandjazz] About Mack the Knife

[Bruce Stangeland]

Larry,

Last year I had the pleasure of playing my tenor banjo with the Contra Costa
Chamber Orchestra when we did "Mack The Knife". As I recall, 5 of the 7
movements had parts for banjo. It wasn't trad jazz (I was told to NOT
improvise) but it was fun.

Cheers,
Bruce Stangeland,
Berkeley banjoist

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Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:11:02 -0600
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About Mack the Knife - It's from the Three Penny Opera and as I was told was
banned in Germany by A. Hitler who didn't like it.  I'm not a fan of some of
the newer arrangements that migrate around the circle of fifths but It
should make a good and somewhat authentic Trad jazz tune.
Larry
St. Louis