[Dixielandjazz] Entertainers vs. Artists

[Larry Walton Entertainment - St. Louis]

While I don't consider myself any sort of authority on Louis Armstrong it 
seems to me that virtually the whole invention of swing came about because 
of him.

The banjo just doesn't lend itself to swing.  When swing came in the banjo 
and tuba went out.  These are great instruments for street bands and pre 
amplified bands but as amplification came in and swing caught hold these 
instruments faded.  I think it was a combination of both factors and 
probably some other things too.

There is a movie that L.A. made called "New Orleans"  I'm not sure of the 
year but it looks like middle to late 30's and the banjo had been replaced 
by a guitar.

I said that because if swing hadn't been invented things would have 
progressed differently and our whole music history would have changed.
Larry
St. Louis
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Mumford" <john at jazzbanjo.com>
To: "Larry Walton" <larrys.bands at charter.net>
Cc: "Dixieland Jazz Mailing List" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Entertainers vs. Artists


>
> Larry,
>
> Why do you say that banjos would still be in dance bands?
>
> John Mumford
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Larry Walton Entertainment - St. Louis
>
> Banjos would still be in dance bands!
> Larry
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "AL LEVY" <jazz_man at ix.netcom.com>
> To: "Larry Walton" <larrys.bands at charter.net>
>
>> Speculation makes me to wonder what would have
>> been if Satchmo never tried to please his public.
>> Cheers,
>> Al
>> Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Conductor, Teacher and Music Prep.
>
>
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