[Dixielandjazz] Laughing & music

[Marek Boym]

Hi,
I personally, as "the audience," prefer music without entertainment.
However, I do realize that this is OK for the dyed in wool fan, not
the general public.  If professional musicians are to make a living
(and, despite a recent post to the contrary, at least a part of the
audience DOES hear the difference before avocational and professional
musicians), they must attract people who just come to have a good
time,  When I was (much) younger, showmanship made me mad, but, at
that age, I was sure that everybody just wanted to hear jazz.  I have
since learnt better.
Cheers
> Yep!  A trick...the nasty word showmanship!  I saw him do it every time I
> saw him...way back in the 1950's, and if a nite went by and he didn't do it,
> I was disappointed!  It was good, it was light-hearted, got the audience
> involved, and he darn well played good music!
>
> I'll never understand why everyone insists on talking about "showmanship vs.
> artistry" when both good music & showmanship can work quite well together.
> It doesn't have to be one or the other!


>
> Jim
>
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