[Dixielandjazz] Keys?

[Bill Haesler]

> Is there really a proper tempo or key to a song?  ................ I don't
believe there should be "rules" about what the performer does, otherwise we
would end up all playing like each other.<

Dear Jim,
I could not agree more.
As I mentioned yesterday, Hoagy doubled the tempo for part of his vocal on
his 1938 version of "New Orleans".
I bet he never did that again!
Well, I hope not.
8>)
Kind regards,
Bill.