[Dixielandjazz] N.O. jazz, Chicago jazz, New York jazz

[Marek Boym]

To say the truth, I believe the differences irrelevant, if really
existing.  however, theoretically, at least, New Orleans was a
"collective" style, with breaks rather than solos.
Chicago was the style developed by the "Austin High" gang, even if
some of them never attended taht school, nor were real Chicagoans.
These include Frank Teschmaker, Bud Freeman, Mezz Meaarow, Jimmy
McPartland, Muggsy Spanier, Joe and Marty Marsala, Eddie Condon, and
later - Pee Wee Russell, Jack Teagarden  and Wild Bill Davison.  Their
playing was much more soloist oriented, and they sometimes replaced
the trombone with tenor sax, or used both.  Perhaps Bix, too, should
be included, as The Wolverines recorded in Chicago (actually -
Richmond, Indiana).  Black jazz from Chicago was referred to as "South
Side Chicago."
New York, too, was a "white" style, supposed not to be as hot as
Chicago, its best known representatives being Red Nichols, Miff Mole,
Phil Napoleon, Joe Venuti, etc.
Of course, in fact, they all blended together, as New York recordings show.
I hope this slightly clarifies the issue.
Cheers


On 09/04/2008, JDut953944 at aol.com <JDut953944 at aol.com> wrote:
> Could someone explain to me the difference between the three?  I was  asked
> that question yesterday and I didn't have a clue, except I know that N.O.  was
> first.
>
> Carol, Clarinet
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