[Dixielandjazz] John Wurr and music styles

[Judy Eames]

Glen Page wrote:
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> P.S. John is a musician who is capable of giving a great performance in
> various modes of jazz. Some may not appreciate one or more of these
> approaches as much as another one but I would not knock him just because the
> gig that you heard did not fit your expectations.
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Glen has said exactly what I'd have said .... but more succinctly.

John has "depped" (subbed) with us in Kaminsky Connection (what WE call 
Chicago style) Big Bear Stompers,  and Harlem ( 12 piece band playing 
20s 30s music)  I've also seen him with a jump jive band. Everything he 
does is done well as befits a true pro. I know a lot of players and 
listeners don't like to go outside their "safe" zone but once people get 
over their initial shock sometimes horizons are widened.

In the UK there are a number of young people (well, under 40 anyway!)  
who have a new approach; James Evans, Amy Roberts, Graham Hughes,  Ben 
Cummings, Jamie Brownfield (age 17)  are just a few that spring to 
mind.  They all came to jazz through the traditional/classic route and 
all play with traditional style bands but they're certainly doing new 
things as well.  This new breed is our future.

 So Marek, I know you enjoy the traditional stuff but try and come to 
Bude and hear some of the new stuff......... James Evans and Graham 
Hughes are forging their own paths and creating something different.  
Graham's Brass Volcanoes have an exciting sound based on what he's heard 
in New Orleans now, and James Evans..... well he defies description :-)  
but so far, we in the the audience are  getting over our initial 
bewilderment and enjoying what he does.

Sorry that wasn't very succinct!

Jude