[Dixielandjazz] Horn Parts and Rags

[dingle at baldwin-net.com]

Tony Pringle wrote:emTo Tony and others:
   Somewhere is my stack of old, unplayed of  late, 78's is an old off 
brand recording of Maple Leaf Rag by Doc Evans band. Well played and the 
cornet lead was right on.
   However, before you other responders all get warped out of shape over 
the professor's remarks, remember it was his opinion, and just that, 
opinion.  Some of the comments made about him are getting a little 
testy, or downright nasty. Remember that opinions are just that -- not 
the gospel -- and like noses, everyone has one.
I  find nothing  wrong with horns in a rag performance if the arranger 
has paid attention to the composer's intent. It's not like some "star" 
singing the National Anthem at a sports game. Melodies, (remember 
them?), as written by the composer, do count.
Don Ingle