[Dixielandjazz] Condon/Freeman CDs-a query

[M J [Mike] Logsdon]

>>>The musicians, style, and time frame of the sessions are among my favorites in jazz history. I wonder if there are any listmates who don't like this Chicago/Dixieland style. What is it in the music that's off-putting? Why do so many bands today not emulate the free-wheeling, energetic ensembles and distinctive solos (by those noted in Steve's posting below). Why do they prefer the banjo-and-tuba rhythm to what strikes me as the more spacious, interactive and inventive backup of players like Stacy, Schroeder, Lesberg, Wettling, Drootin, etc.? I'm just askin'....<<<

I find that most like both styles, if not equally, then at least significantly one way or the other.

Back before I'd gotten a hold of the CD reissue of Eddie's "Bixieland" LP I'd made my own CD and brought copies with me to the Fresno festival to give away.  All the musicians, of both stripes, accepted with enthusiasm, except for one, and, yes, he was of the banjo-and-tuba variety.