[Dixielandjazz] help for tunes

[Jim Kashishian]

Tito wrote:
>Anyway, my band is going strong but some people say "you are very good, but
seem too serious at stage..."    and I agree.

Then Tito asked for the chords for various songs, saying:
>This will make the people laugh...   and the Band also...


Tito, I don't wish to come off as some kind of know-it-all, but I think the
happiness (or less seriousness) has to come from within, not from special,
funny tunes, funny stories, or special tricks. 

As trained musicians, it is hard for us not to think that people should
recognize our talents, and react to them.  In most cases, however, it will
only be other musicians who appreciate that.  

The general audience will react to what they see first, then what they hear
second.  If they just see a happy group on stage, then...ok, it's a happy
group.  If they see a happy group, and hear a close-knit music coming from
them, then they will realize something is going on that is good.  If they
see everyone being extremely serious, then they may not get past that to
realize that the music is very good.

I would suggest firstly, that any group take themselves less seriously.
Inside you're having the time of your life, so why not let that shine out?

As the song says "When You're Smiling....., the Whole World Will Smile With
You".

Jim