[Dixielandjazz] [!! SPAM] Re: Jazz Club in NSW OZ

[PHIL WILKING]

Sharkey Bonano always wore a derby with a big feather in its band. He also 
would dance to the music while leading a band. A lot of people thought he 
was corny (unsophisticated and undignified), but he always seemed to have 
work.

Many old timers used a metal bowler as a mute.

Phil Wilking

Those who would exchange freedom for
security deserve neither freedom nor security.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Graham Martin" <grahmartin at bigpond.com>
>
>  I think sometimes we jazz types get a bit too serious about our music and 
> forget the entertainment factor. Heck, I think I am becoming affected by 
> the propaganda of people saying the same thing on this list for the last 
> few years, so why not do this anyway?
>
> Now where is my bowler hat? Or has that been done?
>