[Dixielandjazz] Condon

[John Petters]

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>
>> "Robert Ringwald" <rsr at ringwald.com> wrote
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>>
>> In my (not so) humble opinion, this may be true in some cases.  But 
>> in the
>> Condon mid 50 recordings, all that is missing is the crowd noise and 
>> smell
>> of beer and cigarettes.  The music has not lost any energy of a live
>> performance.
> Steve said
> Hey Bob:
>
> What leads you to that comparison?
>
> How many times did you hear Condon in a Live Performance at West 3rd 
> Street in the 1950s? Those who both heard him live, and then bought 
> the records around the same time they heard him live, would probably 
> disagree. I know I do.
>
I'm with Steve on this.
Although I didn't see Condon live, it is plain from the Town Hall 
Concerts, particularly when Krupa was on hand, that they have a lot more 
steam than the 50s studio dates.

 I'm of the view that the music calmed down.

Listen to That's A Plenty from the Commodore sessions. The band has much 
more heat - in particular Wettling's drumming. In 1943 it was full of 
variety and colur. By the 50s George had all but abandoned the snare 
drum, totally disregarded the rims and blocks in favour of the hi-hat 
and ride cymbals.

Keep swinging

-- 
John Petters
Amateur Raduio Station G3YPZ 
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