[Dixielandjazz] Jazz Bio Movies

[ross anderson]

I have to agree with Bob on this one where he said ,



"
> Speaking as a band leader, often because a band leader knows what he wants
> and knows what the client wants, musicians who work for him take exception 
> to what a band leader does, or wants from his musicians/sidemen.
> They often think they know better what is required for a gig, then the band
> leader.
> 
> Often the sidemen don't think that dressing appropriately for the situation
> in which the band is hired to play, having clean, well-press  shoes,
> clean/combed hair, clean shaven or neatly trimmed beard, not eating from the
> buffet table or drinking at the bar when the band has not been invited, 
> showing up on time is
> necessary.
> 
> When a band leader requires these, and many more stipulations of a sideman,
> sometimes the  musician mistakes this for not being nice.
> 
> Being a leader of a bunch of musicians is kin to being half child 
> psychologist and half kindergarten teacher.
> 
> --Bob Ringwald
> Fulton Street Jazz Band

Ross Anderson, "New Melbourne Jazz Band"
www.newmelbournejazzband.com 

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