[Dixielandjazz] Early string band style example

[David richoux]

That was nice! I used to play 6 & 7/8ths on my radio show quite often. I think the only band that comes close to that style is the Cheap Suit Serenaders, (maybe with a bit more energy and "fun") but there probably are a few more groups around we haven't heard of very much...
Check the Jug Band lists for other possible activity - there are quite a few that cross into string band territory. 

David Richoux

> On Feb 23, 2014, at 6:23 PM, Ken Gates <kwg915 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyjUacEc-_Y
> 
> The link is to a clip of the Storyville Stringband.  I've just
> discovered them.  I first learned of the string band history
> in early New Orleans music when I heard a few selections
> of the 6 and 7/8 string band that were recorded years
> after their glory years beginning in 1915 or thereabouts.
> Doc Souchon, mostly known, I think, for his efforts at
> the preservation and history of early jazz had been
> a member of the 6 and 7/8 band at its formation.
> 
> This subset of jazz deserves some attention, I think.
> They have a nice sound to my ear.
> 
> Ken Gates
> 
> Ken Gates
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