[Dixielandjazz] Tenor band

[Charlie Hull]

I thought the term "tenor band" referred to ensembles using three tenors and no other saxes, plus three rhythm, and usually one or two trumpets and a trombone. These were popular on the hotel circuit. Because all three saxes had the same range, the arrangements were pretty limited in terms of key changes and such. If the saxes were able to sync their vibrato and had good tones, they could sound pretty good, even though there wasn't much of a spread in the harmony.  If their vibratos were out of sync, mudville.

Charlie Hull
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From: AL LEVY <jazz_man at ix.netcom.com>
To: charlie at easysounds.com
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Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 11:45:59 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Tenor band

My understanding of "Tenor Band" is that the
Tenor Sax plays the lead part.
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