[Dixielandjazz] Set Lists and Political Correctness

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 I certainly agree with Jim Kashishian when it comes to set lists and tune lists in programs - especially with regard to small group jazz.  I like to have a "to be chosen from" list in a printed program.  Most of us announce the music over the mic anyway.  I always make set lists out for gigs.  On the bottom there is a stock joke that is always there:

Be prepared for changes inthe set list or schedule -- due to: 
big paying requests, lowpaying requests from important people, things coming from the management staff, orleader screw ups………………


Also with regard to "racist" stuff in older tunes.  I don't know how many of you feel, but I am sick and tired of all the 
"political correctness" in today's world.  The music was written in a different time.  Maybe people were less cognisent of "race issues," or maybe they just all got along better than we do today.  I certainly don't see why any words to an old tune should be changed to fit into someone's leanings today.
There - I said it.  (And I stick by it......)




 

Mike Vax
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Stan Kenton Alumni Band
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