[Dixielandjazz] Condon WBD, Fire in the Belly.

[John Petters]

Stephen G Barbone wrote:
> Few of us have that magical ability he and Bechet had, yet many today 
> are such incredible musicians. They want to be cool, and introverted. 
> What's missing is fire in the belly and showmanship.
> 
> My thought about listening to Condon, WBD, Bechet, Yerba Buena et al is 
> turn the volume up. <grin>

Spot on Steve. The important thing is that how many of these'cool' 
musicians EVER listen to the roots. We've said it before - Go back and 
find out where it came from. It is no use learning the music at school 
or at college. It has to become part of you - otherwise it is only 
notes. Arnett Cobb proved that to me 20 odd years ago with the Hamp 
band. He followed this young turk on tenor sax he played a technicall 
brilliant solo. Cobb struggled to his feet, state one note and blew this 
guy away. Cobb was hot.
Cheers

-- 
John Petters
www.traditional-jazz.com
Amateur Radio Station G3YPZ