[Dixielandjazz] Buble, Krall, Jones? Was "(no subject)"

[Marek Boym]

Not so, pat, not so...
At least - not here.  We have two groups that bring kids in - Swing de
Gitanes and New Orlens Function.
At least the latter used to busk; kids were attracted, started dancing
right on the street, and then follwed the band to other venues.
Last time I heard the band in a concert setting, and guess what (you
needn't huess if you have read my postings to the list) - most of the
public consisted of kids.  I'm not saying there were no other grey
heads, but I well might have been the oldest member of the audience.

Swing de Gitanes also often plays for dancing, and attracts young
audiences.  Its last concert at the Tel-Aviv Museum attracted many
young people; not all were jazz fans, but they discussed the styles of
Django and contemporary Gypsy swing groups in comparison to rock
guitarists.  Catholic tastes, bu inclusive of jazz.

And there are things we can do to promote the music we love.  For
example, I am taking my 13 year old granddaughter to a Swing de
Gitanes concert on 16th June.

Cheers

On 4 July 2010 12:04, Pat Ladd <pj.ladd at btinternet.com> wrote:
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>>>
>> I'm curious.......how do you feel about Michael Buble? Diana  Krall?
>
> One is a good singer. The other good pianist. Whats not to like. (As they
> say).
>
> PS -- I disagree with the moniker OKOM because it makes me  feel that we
>>
>> are trying to hoard it ... intentionally not sharing it with the  world.
>> OKOM
>> is sorta corny, too....>
>
> OKOM is OUR kind of music because no one else is interested in it.We are not
> keeping it from the world. They don`t want it. It will never get the media
> cover to build it into a major portion of the musical scene. The younger
> generation just do not have the oppportunity to hear OKOM in their formative
> years. Sure there are succesful bands and festivals but how many bands are
> there whose name would command instant recognition in anyone under 60?  But
> they could name half a dozen rappers. We are wasting our time trying to turn
> the clock back. Lets just enjoy what we have as long as it lasts
>
> Cheers
>
> Pat
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