FW: [Dixielandjazz] Speaking with one's own voice.

[Jim Kashishian]

As an aside, the type of audience reaction described is precisely the reason
that I (clarinetist) don't play Petete Fleur, or Burgundy Street Blues, or
Stranger on The Shore  
Steve Barbone



Precisely the reason to play those tunes.  Let people here different
versions.  Tell them they're gonna here a different version if it's a worry.

I see some looks of surprise on people's faces when I sing What a Wonderful
World without using a "gravely" voice.  Then, they just sit back & enjoy the
song that they love.

I do Moonlight Serenade without trying to imitate the Tommy Dorsey style on
the 'bone.  Everyone still grabs their partner & "sway to the swing".  We do
Georgia on My Mind without imitating Ray Charles, etc.

Most people just enjoy hearing tunes they recognize, even if the style is
different.

Jim