[Dixielandjazz] Tributes and Re-Creations

[tduncan]

There are some tunes that deserve the "close tribute" or even recreation
treatment . . . West End Blues . . . The clarinet solo on High Society (and
who knows what that might be note for note, but many play a similar
structure in tribute to the original) . . . The Mooche . . . 

We do a very few of these and it is rewarding when you feel that the
"uninitiated" listener enjoyed the tune and the knowledgeable fan smiles in
recognition of what you may be quoting. We talk a lot about entertainment of
our audience. Remember that it should be two way . . . You appreciate and
enjoy what I play and I enjoy and appreciate your reception.

One doesn't need to be a cover band, but a few tributes to the greats are
not out of line in my opinion. ( I don't mean to knock any of the three
bands that Steve mentions. All play everything superbly . . . I have heard
the Nighthawks a lot and much of their solo work is individualized and
varying.)

Regards,

Tom Duncan
Doctor Dubious and the Agnostics
PO Box 2118      Teaneck, NJ 07666
P   (201)836-6076     FAX   (201)833-4143
www.doctordubious.com
 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com
[mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com] On Behalf Of Steve Barbone
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 12:08 PM
To: Tom Duncan
Cc: Dixieland Jazz Mailing List
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Tributes and Re-Creations

Before we condemn re-creations and/or tributes that are close to
re-creations, we might consider that there are at least 3 GREAT bands that
perform in this manner.

1) Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks (uses original scores)

2) The Midiri Brothers  (uses original scores)

3) Ed Metz and The Bob Cats (mostly adapted arrangements by Ed Metz)

Anyone not familiar with the music to these 3 bands should give them a
listen, either at festivals, on records, or at clubs/restaurants.

As an aside, Jon Erik Kellso is getting married in a few months. The wedding
band? The Nighthawks.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone







 


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