[Dixielandjazz] Sidewalk Blues JRM vs, Marsalis

[david richoux]

Regarding tempo - a lot of the early New Orleans songs were supposed
to be "Struts" so a bit slower tempo is sometimes proper. I think many
"Dixie Bands" play/played songs too hot and fast - even Tiger Rag (AKA
Blues Number 2) can still swing at a slower pace, if you do it right.

Agree about the weak t-bone solo thing!

Dave Richoux

On Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 3:26 PM, Robert Ringwald <rsr at ringwald.com> wrote:
> Steve Barbone wrote:
>
>> First by JRM
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LFUDfcqHrk
>>
>> Then by Marsalis
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLMoAn--J9w&feature=related
>
>
> Strictly my opinion.
>
> I much prefer the JRM version.  If I was going to listen to a recording more than once, or many times, it would be, and is the JRM version.  I really don't care to listen to the Marsalis version again.
>
> 1.  The tempo slowed down.
>
> 2.  What kind of a trombone solo was that supposed to be?
>
> 3.  The banjo player's tempo was all screwed up and he was playing the wrong chords during his solo on the 9 through 13th measures.
>
> As far as revival type bands playing the old chestnuts, I think the Bob Crosby band and the Lawson Haggart i.e. World's Greatest Jazz Bands have it all over Marsalis.  They were able to keep the spirit of the original music without making a mockery of it.  And at the same time, they were able to make it sound fresh and exciting.
>
> Again, this is not to put down Marsalis as far as what he is doing for Jazz.  I think it is wonderful.  However, the mistakes and cornball playing is still there for everyone to hear.  Surprising that he lets the recordings get out.
>
> --Bob Ringwald
>
>
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