[Dixielandjazz] The "Correct" song version

[Charlie Hull]

Interesting dialogue on the 'correct' chords.

I contend that the correct chords are ones which work for the players 
and sound good to the listeners. The important thing is that everyone in 
the group play the same chords at the same time and that they don't 
inhibit improvisation on the original theme.

I used to sit in awe of Don Goldie's group at the Sacramento Jazz 
Jubilee. His wonderful piano and bass men used different chords on each 
chorus, but never so different that they didn't fit with the original 
song and what the horn players (wasn't Goldie magnificent?) were doing 
up front.

The chord variations I don't care for are the ones many of the beboppers 
create so they won't be accused of using the originals. What a stigma - 
Playing a tune so it can be recognized.

Charlie Hull