[Dixielandjazz] Tuba - Double Bass - Bass Sax

[James O'Briant]

Stephen G Barbone wrote:

> So, Captain Bass, bring both the upright and 
> the tuba. 

That's easy to say, when you don't have to haul them both.

> On other gigs, you might defer to the leader for choice.

I suggested to the leader of one band in which I play that I bring a bass in
addition to a tuba, for a few of the tune. He said "Absolutely not!" Thus
I'd modify the previous statement to read, "On other gigs, DEFINITELY defer
to the leader, if you want to get hired again."

Jim O'Briant
Gilroy, CA
Tuba & Leader, The Zinfandel Stompers