[Dixielandjazz] Where did it go?

[Jim Kashishian]

Steve asked:
>Where did OKOM go?

Steve then answered his own question, without thinking that this is an
international list:
>To Festivals where "Art Form" audiences glared at folks who were too loud,
discouraged dancing because it was distracting, and in reality, became the
elitists. 

And, I expand on his question by answering:  Where?  To Europe where it is
alive & well!  There's little dancing in the clubs we play at since there is
no room to move!  I managed to get off the bandstand last nite and have a
bit of a swing with a lady that was moving nicely in front of us, but that
is usually the extent of the dancing.  Very few elitists, as most people are
in the joints for a drink & discover that they are enjoying themselves.

Our music is to have fun to, not to interpret, disect, and chew.  Just taste
& swallow whole!

Jim