[Dixielandjazz] New Orleans Jazz Band not Dixieland Jazz Band

[dave at creolejazz.com]

Hey, Richard. Coincidentally, we recently changed our name from the "Creole 
Dixieland Jazz Band" to the "New Creole Jazz Band" (dropped the "Dixieland") 
for similar reasons. While the term "Dixieland" never bothered me 
personally, I've heard complaints such as those you describe below from 
others. Our new name also is reminiscent of King Oliver's "Creole Jazz 
Band", Kid Ory's "Creole Jazz Band", etc. so the new name, hopefully, will 
pay homage to those great bands without suggesting that we're pretending to 
be anywhere as good as they were. Finally, and perhaps the most important 
reason, our new name is shorter and fits better on a business card.

Just goes to show, you should do what you want to do - for whatever reason.

;-)

Dave
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"It's a treat to beat your feet."
The New Creole Jazz Band
Dave Gravatt
417-877-8811 (home)
417-894-8557 (cell)
http://www.CreoleJazz.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <eighthst7 at aol.com>
To: <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 12:46 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] New Orleans Jazz Band not Dixieland Jazz Band


> So I have been thinking (always a dangerous thing) about the  idea   of
> calling my band a New Orleans Jazz Band instead of  a Dixieland Jazz 
> Band.
> Dixieland  has   become a  bad  word in some circles.  I think the kids 
> don't
> relate to it,  and some others think the term is almost obscene. 
> Especially since
> Katrina, and the world's reaction to the tragedy with all of the world
> sympathizing and reaching out to help,  it seems to make more sense.
>
> Richard Redmond
> 8th St 7
> Palm Springs CA