[Dixielandjazz] My vote for a band never memtioned buy plays great.

[Steven Holzer]

Anyone wanting to hear the Uptown Lowdown in a rare midwest appearance 
should come to Indianapolis on Sunday, March 25. They will be appearing 
under the aegis of the Indianaopolis Jazz Club at the Sterrett Senior 
Citizens' Center at the old Fort Benjamin Harrison from 2-5 p.m.  The 
general public is welcome. Additional details are available at the IJC's 
website.

Steve Holzer

Russ Guarino wrote:

>Speaking of bands seldom mentioned that play wonderfully well, my vote
>goes to the "Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band"
>
>They just performed at the Dixieland Monterey fest.
>
>This year's set up was:
>
>2 reed players, each a marvel of talent & both played Bass Sax.
>Coronet, T-bone, Banjo, Drums, piano  [ & damn, I can't remember if they
>had a Tuba.  I guess I was too taken with the Reed guys ].  All
>exceptionally talented.
>
>The band played what appeared to be 1/2  "head" arrangements, & 1/2
>written arrangements.  The counterpoint and flow of ideas was
>astonishing.
>
>Most bands play an ensemble chorus, pass around the solos and then take
>it out.
>
>Not this band.  They get into a tune with the first chorus doing amazing
>things,  then focus on the reeds doing more amazing things together.
>These two guys play like they are engaged in telekinesis.  Then the
>focus goes elsewhere.  What a banjo player !! etc. & etc.  One of the
>engaging elements was the piano's turn.  After all the fireworks of the
>rest of the band, the band went silent with only lite rhythm background
>&  the lady just played simple lines that created a calming contrast.
>Like catching your breath.
>
>Gad, did I enjoy this band.  I hope you get a chance to hear them.
>
>Russ Guarino
>
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