[Dixielandjazz] Fights at concerts

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Hello all -
 
The story goes that Monteux felt so threatened by the fight at the premiere 
of "Rite of Spring" that he had to escape through the window in the bathroom.  
When asked about that story, Stravinsky said "That story gets better every 
time Monteux tells it."
 
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When I was with the West End Jazz Band in Chicago in the 70s and 80s, every 
time we played "San", a fight would break out in the bar area.  Never could 
figure out why, unless they were arguing about the chords.  Then when we went to 
Paris in February of 1983, Frenchmen kept coming up and asking us to play 
"San".  We'd play it, and they'd walk away with a strange look on their faces.  
Someone finally reminded us that "San" is French for "Saint" - they wanted "When 
the Saints Go Marching In"!!  We were mortified in at least two different 
ways.  We, of course, blame it on the French.  After all, who doesn't?
 
Mike Short
Party Gras Classic Jazz Band
Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra
Des Moines IA 



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