[Dixielandjazz] FW: Keys?

[Jim Kashishian]

Dave Richoux wrote (concerning keys):

>I think it is more related to the 
>basic tuning of the instruments in the various groups (referring to
stringed instruments & brass).

Correct!  Listen to the group "Chicago".  If the brass don't intervene in a
particular song, it will most likely be in the sharp keys, but if the brass
guys are honking, it is normally in "our" keys.

Jim