[Dixielandjazz] Leaving djml?

[Larry Walton Entertainment]

Steve - stay here.  I am interested in very little on the list. 
Occasionally I pick up a tidbit that makes my presentation better.

I am much more interested in the business of music.  I miss the debates and 
hints that used to show up on the list quite frequently.  If no one pays I 
don't play and that's why I am interested in the business of music.

I guess that most of the people on the list are hobby musicians and other 
things are more interesting to them.  Sometimes I want to scream when I read 
through twenty five takes on Louis Armstrong's valve oil.  I guess that's 
why this thing has a delete key.

This is a diverse group and they like all sorts of things.  I find that if I 
want to know something or need a lead sheet these guys are the best.  Oh yes 
I incorporate many of the tips that make me money and keep me playing years 
after many other guys and bands have dried up.
Larry
StL

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Kashishian" <jim at kashprod.com>
To: "Larry Walton" <larrys.bands at charter.net>
Cc: "Dixieland Jazz Mailing List" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 1:00 PM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Leaving djml?


>
> Steve Voce wrote in part:
>> I've put my cards on the table.
>
> I agree with Bob Ringwald, as I'm sure everyone else does.  You shouldn't
> think about leaving the list over such a small thing.
>
> Likes & dislikes are such a personal matter, that making strong statements
> about a certain style will normally not go over well anywhere, so perhaps 
> an
> "I don't really like that" might be the best way to make a point.
>
> You're right that this list is about Dixieland, but it is about all styles
> of Dixieland.  You may have joined when the banjoists were being vocal on
> the list.  At other times, it looks like everyone plays clarinet, as there
> might be a long discussion about reeds!  No big deal.
>
> I personally like the more "fluid" style of Dixieland, but can appreciate 
> Lu
> Watters & all the West Coast style in general.  In fact, we apply it to
> certain songs we play as it works well...such as with Doctor Jazz.  Then, 
> a
> lighter rhythm is used on something like Do You Know What It Means.  (We 
> use
> piano, not banjo or guitar!)
>
> That's what I so liked about the Dukes, was their ability to play banjo &
> tuba, or swing with the two trombones & string bass.
>
> It's all music, and it is good if it is played well.
>
> Anyway, be sure to stick around, Steve.
>
> Jim
>
>
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