[Dixielandjazz] Question about Banjos for Trad Jazz

[Scott Anthony]

Yup, I'll be there - really looking forward to it! See you on board.

Scott Anthony

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From: <Gluetje1 at aol.com>
To: <santh at comcast.net>
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Sent: Monday, December 26, 2011 6:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Question about Banjos for Trad Jazz


> You will have Canadian Tim Allan on the cruise who still lives  in your
> neck of the woods in summers.  A soloist professional rather  than a jazz 
> band
> specialist, but reknowned as a teacher and publisher of  instructional
> materials. Tenor player.  Jeff could hang out at their  sessions.
>
> Scott Anthony, banjo/guitar for Bob Shultz, who has already posted you a
> really helpful response will be aboard I think.
>
> Also Dick Williams has very specific ideas on what he wants from banjo
> players as far as their role in the band.  Some don't want to abide by his
> guidelines, or have told me they "can't".  But I have him and those who 
> will
> be working with him in his Jazz U. at sea on my "favorite people"  list. 
> So
> Jeff could pick up tips from them all.  Also good  opportunities to listen
> to both tenor and plectrum.  No doubt some  guitar-tuned banjos will be 
> along
> also.  You almost always have to ask  players how they are tuned.  I know
> plenty of guitar tuned tenor  banjos.  Occasionally a tenor has their 
> banjo
> soprano ukulele  tuned.  As far as plectrum necks, guitar and plectum 
> tuning
> are close  enough that it is often hard to judge by looking how the player
> is tuned.
>
> I would so love to be joining you, but it's not to be this year.  Have 
> fun
> singing and with all of the jazz immersion.
>
> Ginny
>
>
> In a message dated 12/26/2011 8:35:42 A.M. Central Standard Time,
> jordan_barb at hotmail.com writes:
>
> I am  doing this research for my good friend and partner Jeff.  He soaks 
> up
> knowledge like a sieve and now that he is retired, he will have tons of
> time  to apply and practise.
>
> Heading off on the www.jazzsea.com cruise  out  of Fort Lauderdale on
> January 2nd where I plan to  sing.
>
> Getting really  excited!
>
>
>
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