[Dixielandjazz] Female bands and Male chauvinism

[Marek Boym]

Well done, Judy!

Having heard some of the American all-girl bands I am sure they could
play as well as anybody.

Cheers
On 15 July 2011 14:35, Judy Eames <jude at judyeames.co.uk> wrote:
> I'm trawling the 1927 UK Melody Maker magazines and came across this:
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> *Defeat of the "trousers" at Hammersmith*
> To summarise
> Ynet Miles and her All Ladies' Band came first out of 11 bands in the
> Greater London Open Dance Band Contest.... Jack Hylton joined the judges'
> panel when they were down to the last 4 and presented the prize.
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> Here's the bit I love:
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> This band will certainly be a find for some dance promoter who is looking
> for an unusual draw.  Not only can these ladies play, but, in their silver
> frocks  made a charming picture*, which possibly was the cause of the
> downfall of many of the male competitors.:-) :-)
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