[Dixielandjazz] "Dixieland"

[dwlit at cpcug.org]

This thread shows up here with some regularity, because people don't know
why we have and use the term, and because they erroneously attach
*emotional* values to it.

"Dixieland" is basically a retrospective term necessary to distinguish our
brand of jazz from the other brands of jazz. EG. in Condon's heyday there
was bebop.

Today, there are many varieties of jazz. The average prospective client
doesn't know this, so they have to be asked what they want. You have to be
able to convey what kind of music you play.

Without the term "Dixieland" whaddaya gonna tell 'em??????

--Sheik