[Dixielandjazz] FW: Order Of Solos

Jim Kashishian jim at kashprod.com
Thu Jan 14 14:07:32 PST 2010


Robert Ringwald wrote:
> IMHO- the Clarinet always taking the first solo is really boring and lazy.


And, Don Ingle followed with:
>It is the better bands that work this out in a way that keeps things
interesting, but does not hold any lock-step rule about 'who's on first' 

Now, my time again:  that was my original message, Don...."Mix it up is
good!"
And, a steady-member band can pull it off easily.  Keeps everyone on their
toes, and is more entertaining for the audience.  If you play nite after
nite together, it's a must!

Jim




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