[Dixielandjazz] Mona Lisa was Question from Igor

[Stephen G Barbone]

Jack Thomas wrote:
>
> Don Robertson's mention of "Mona Lisa" reminds me of the first time  
> I heard
> the Dukes play "Michelle". After the set I asked Frank if he played  
> that to
> get  the kids into dixieland.  He replied "No, to get the adults  
> into some  good
> music!"

The Boilermaker Jazz Band from Pittsburgh PA, does "Mona Lisa" as a  
Swing Dance tune, quite successfully. You can see them playing it for  
the dancers on You Tube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MQxOU4S7_g

Older festival fans may remember the Boilermakers first incarnation as  
a George Lewis clone band. Not any more. They are VERY popular on the  
Swing Dance circuit east of the Mississippi.
They'll be playing at the refurbished Sunnybrook Ballroom in Pottstown  
PA later this month and make regular road trips playing swing dance  
venues throughout the Eastern USA.

Those who know leader Paul Cosentino might ask him how their new life  
playing for young folks at Swing Dances compares with their previous  
life playing for old folks at OKOM festivals.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone
www.barbonestreet.com
www.myspace.com/barbonestreetjazzband