[Dixielandjazz] Spontaneous Combustion

[Stephen G Barbone]

> From: Dixiejazzdata <dixiejazzdata at aol.com> defended a young drummer  
> after
> a remark from someone that the kid kept time but lacked enthusiasm:
>
>
>  the kid is a kid, #1 and he is doing what he should be doing at  
> that age PLAYING TIME
> he can develop into Buddy Rich or Gene Krupa later. :))

Amen DJD.

Those of us who work with kids (some as young as 6 playing with my  
band) usually find that the young jazz wannabes are a bit nervous in  
performance. And while they have learned how to play very well for  
their ages, they have not grown into the stage persona that some older  
musos exhibit to good effect. That still has to be TAUGHT in most cases.

There are numerous examples of older musicians who have still not  
learned that yet. They should be judged on their stage presence, the  
kids should not.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone
www.myspace.com/barbonestreetjazzband