[Dixielandjazz] Of "pretty" blues

[Andrew Homzy]

Snowy Morning Blues by James P. Johnson. Pretty in the extreme. 

Andrew 


> On Mar 3, 2015, at 6:59 AM, Ken Gates <kwg915 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> While listening to a tape I made from a radio broadcast back in the 80s,
> the tune "Oh My Babe Blues" was heard.  A very pretty melody methinks.
> Which brings up the category of "Pretty Blues".  While I agree that the
> main reason to enjoy music is to listen well and not spend intellectual
> energy on classification, my mind did wander to placing this melody
> high on my list of "pretty" blues.  Another would be "Tishomingo Blues".
> 
> Anyone else have a sub-category of "pretty" within the realm of blues
> and jazz?
> 
> Ken Gates
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