[Dixielandjazz] "Fugues" in Dixieland

[rahberry at comcast.net]

I agree completely, Bob.
When there's a big round of applause at the end of the rhythmless chorus, I always feel that we,the audience, are saying "Thank God the rhythm section is back."
  -- Rae Ann



 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Robert S. Ringwald" <robert at ringwald.com>
>  Bill Haesler wrote:
> 
> (snip)
> > Tom said:
> >> Speaking of fugues. I have been led to understand that a chorus or two of
> >> all the front line horns improvising without the rhythm 
> >> .................But seriously folks. What do others call it?
> >
> > In our rhythm section, we call it 'wank' music.
> > It also, in most cases, reveals that the front line can't keep time!
> > Or count.
> > One of my pet hates.
> > Just kidding - well almost.
> > 8>)
>  (snip)
> 
> In our circles out here on the Left Coast, we just say "No rhythm.  I know 
> that it really turns on the crowd but... personally I hate it.  To me it is 
> a cheap trick which has very little musical value.
> 
> I have only heard it done with taste a couple of times.  Otherwise, I can do 
> without it.
> 
> Of course, this is just my opinion.
> 
> --Bob Ringwald
> Fulton Street Jazz Band
> 
> 
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