[Dixielandjazz] Does Loud equal Fire.

[Ingemar Wågerman]

The Scandinavian "Magnolia Jazz Band" is from Norway, not from Sweden (but they are still very good, like many other Norwegian bands...)

Ingemar Wågerman
Gota River Jazzmen
Gothenburg, Sweden
http://listen.to/gotariver 


----- Ursprungligt meddelande ----- 
Från: "David Richoux" <tubaman at tubatoast.com>
Till: "Ingemar Wagerman" <gotariver at gmail.com>
Kopia: "Dixieland Jazz Mailing List" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Skickat: den 16 maj 2008 07:30
Ämne: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Does Loud equal Fire.


>I often was called to play tuba in the Magnolia band - I really  
> learned a lot about traditional New Orleans style playing. Robbie  
> Schlosser is a great band leader in that regard, but sometimes I felt  
> like there maybe could have been a bit more "energy" in our  
> performances. The Zenith Band from Berkeley often had many of the  
> same musicians, but when we formed as the Zenith Brass Band we took  
> on a whole 'nother aspect! (Hot!)
> 
> There are so many ways to interpret the musical varieties of OKOM and  
> I am glad that I have had many opportunities to play with some really  
> great musicians from the San Francisco/San Jose area.
> 
> BTW, there is/was also a Magnolia Band from Sweden - also very good!
> 
> Dave Richoux
> 
> On May 15, 2008, at 7:43 PM, Charlie Hull wrote:
> 
>> I recall a wonderful band from the SF Bay Area, the Magnolia Jazz  
>> Band. Not a single technical wizard or star in the lineup. No  
>> esoteric agenda. They played old, well known tunes. No originals or  
>> interpretations of contemporary hits. Every musician played from  
>> the heart.
>>
>> Mostly ensemble, with a few simple solos. Started the tune whisper  
>> quiet, playing each ensuing chorus with just a little more volume  
>> and energy. The developing excitement was tangible. Even the final  
>> choruses weren't loud, but the electricity was magic.
>>
>> One of my favorite memories. Taught me a lesson in dynamics.
>>
>> Charlie Hull
>>
>>
> 
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