[Dixielandjazz] Horn Parts and Rags

[Mike]

Unfortunately, that language was part of the language of the day. Both 
black and white composers used those words; that's just the way it was. 
Today, whites do not use those words but the rappers do to my disgust.

Jazz is about freedom; in more ways than one. To me it represents the 
freedom from the strict european musical tradition and a beginning of 
social change here in the US.

Thanks,
Mike





Steve Barbone wrote:
> Hey Ron:
> 
> Glad you enjoyed them and hope others did. That US Marine Band rendition is
> circa 1909 or so. Perhaps Bill Haesler can tell us more accurately. The rest
> of the tunes are around that time also.
> 
> Interesting about darkie, kinky and the "n" word. I think it illustrates  a
> view that in order to understand the music, and the performers, especially
> in jazz, we must look at the societal issues that surrounded them.
> 
> Else we mistake Shine for a happy little tune about shinning up you shoosies
> and shining away the bluesies, instead of what it really was. A song about
> racial injustice  . . . perhaps the first one which became a jazz standard?
> And why not, isn't jazz about freedom?
> 
> Cheers,
> Steve