[Dixielandjazz] Tuba vs, String Bass

[Stephen G Barbone]

Funny how we draw lines in the sand about Tuba vs String Bass, as in  
the recent "hypothetical question" thread. Seems to me the "best" bass  
instrument depends upon what kind of Dixieland Jazz the band is trying  
to play.

If the genre is West Coast Revival or New Orleans Marching, then tuba  
seems  to fit best. If the genre is Chicago or Condon Style, or George  
Lewis Revival Style then String Bass seems to fit best. Etc.

And lets not forget the bass sax.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone
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