[Dixielandjazz] Disavowing our Dixieland Roots

[dwlit at cpcug.org]

For many of the multistrained classics, the initial work has been done in
my "Dixieland Fake Book Vol. 1 and Vol. 2."

I suspect you'll see many copies on the JazzSea cruise (Bright orange cover)

--Sheik

> Re: performing early dixieland classics vs pop tunes.
>
> I can happily report that the JazzSea Festival at Sea has featured plenty
> of early jazz classics the past two weeks. For example, Stevedore Stomp
> (Grand Dominion in this case) and Mabel's Dream and Blue Bell (Buck
> Creek).
>
> Alas, these complex compositions take planning and practice-- much more
> difficult than jamming on pop tunes like Avalon, as so many bands are
> prone to do these days. But they are musically interesting, and far more
> entertaining than the endless versions of Bourbon Street Parade, Lady Be
> Good, etcetera.
>
> By the way, perhaps the finest early classic was performed last night by
> your moderator, Bob Ringwald, who knocked us out with a solo piano version
> of Sidewalk Blues. Jelly Roll Morton lives!
>
> Bottom line: The multi-strain warhorses like South Rampart Street Parade
> take a great deal of work to prepare and perform. If we want to preserve
> the form, we players have to sit down and work them out, and present them
> with style and impact.
>
> This music will hold its own if well-performed.
>
> Rick Campbell
> Onboard the Maasdam
> 503-701-7356
> ricksax at comcast.net
>
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