[Dixielandjazz] By Ned, we invented the genre:

[John Petters]

Dave Gannett wrote:
> In an effort to display their deep musical knowledge and tongue-clucking 
> disapproval of my "political incorrectness", their are those on the list 
> who are entirely missing my point, whish is a simple one:  native groups 
> which originate a style of music are, de facto, those most likely to 
> perform it in the spirit which inspired it in the first place.  I never 
> said that other nationalities could NOT perform that particular style, 
> or that they performed it badly.  I'm talking about the heart and spirit 
> of the music, something which eludes many musicians regardless of 
> nationality, who feel that playing the notes is what the music is about.

So are you saying that only black New Orleanians can get the heart and 
spirit of the music, if so that blows Condon, Wild Bill and I guess 
everyone on the list out of the water!
-- 
John Petters
www.traditional-jazz.com
Amateur Radio Station G3YPZ