[Dixielandjazz] Dress Apparel

[Randy Fendrick]

The first time we played at Pismo, we played in Tux's.  During the 
break, folks came up and suggested that we lose the tuxes.  We now, 
play in all black, generally jazz festival shirts.  Recently we did a 
rather formal sit down dinner,  and the uniform was long sleeve black, 
last night for a 50th birthday party, 20 year jazz festival blacks 
shirts.
later,
rf
On Apr 22, 2007, at 12:56 AM, AL LEVY wrote:

> List-Message-Recipient: jfendrick at bak.rr.com
> Funny you should bring this up. In New York my group(s)
> always wore either Tuxedo Band Jackets, regular tuxedos
> and Bow Ties. Always dressed appropriately for gigs.
> Moved to Texas in 2002. My first experiences playing
> weddings and other "formal" parties was startling.
> Guests were dressed in jeans and other casual wear.
> Band dresses according to "venue". Either all black or
> Tux. All black usually a polo shirt + black dress pants
> etc.
> Last night we played trio for a Casablanca fun raiser.
> It was sponsored by a church group. I asked about
> dress code for the band. Response was "casual".
> I went out and purchased Red Fez hats to complement
> the atmosphere.
> We received many remarks about the hats.
> It was a great opportunity to hand out a business card.
> Cheers,
> Al
> Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Conductor, Teacher and Music Prep.
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> http://alevy.com
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Randy Fendrick
Southside Chicago Seven
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra