[Dixielandjazz] Two horn ensemble

[Edgerton, Paul A]

My answer is that variety is even more important with a very small
group.  Play in parallel thirds and sixths.  Play counterpoint.  Don't
avoid unison or octaves.  Take turns.  Use doubles, mutes or even lay
out.  Play rhythmically.  Play melodically.  Try to work in as many
variations in texture and dynamics as possible.  Let the changes in
texture help to bring out the form of individual phrases as well as the
more obvious eight bar sections.  Experiment, but above all -- LISTEN!

-- Paul Edgerton