[Dixielandjazz] Entertainers vs. Artists

[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>
Cc: "Dixieland Jazz Mailing List" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Entertainers vs. Artists


> Once, in a conversation with Dr., Dr., Dr. Billy Taylor
> he mentioned that in his opinion "An artist pleases himself
> while an entertainer strives to please the audience."
> He highlighted Louis Armstrong stating that he was a great
> innovator and jazz musician who became an entertainer.
> 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.
> Please visit me at
> http://alevy.com
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