[Dixielandjazz] What is Dixieland?

[Judy Eames]

On 13/01/2011 15:40, Stephen G Barbone wrote:
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> Dear Marek:
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> I have probably heard it many more times than you.
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> If you can't explain what you mean, then what you say is worthless.
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Trying to define /Dixieland/ on an international list isn't worth the 
effort IMHO.  It's hard enough within a country.  It used to be a 
pejorative term in the UK where what some call "New  Orleans" was king 
of the traditional world.

Not long ago I had a discussion with a US fan, we started off by 
thinking  that we didn't like the same styles  of jazz. When we got to 
specifics, our likes and dislikes of bands playing at US and UK 
festivals were almost identical.

As for saying that Marek's comments are "worthless" I've met him a 
couple of times, his English is very good but not his first language so 
give him a break!

Play nicely,

Jude