[Dixielandjazz] Hypothetical question

[Larry Walton Entertainment - St. Louis]

Jim Said: Alternatively, if the drummer is the least satisfactory player in
the rhythm section, in terms of style, technique, and volume, it
may be best to just eliminate drums and go with a 6-piece band.

Then the load falls on the banjo player and if you have a reasonably good 
banjo player you can get away with it and in many cases it's a preferred 
choice if you are going to lose someone from the band.
Larry
StL