[Dixielandjazz] Latin Influences on Early Jazz

[Ken Mathieson]

Hi All,

I know this thread started out with an enquiry about Spanish influence 
in realy jazz , but the topic rapidly expanded to consider the input 
from other national groups. However, in all the discussions that 
followed, I'm surprised that nobody mentioned the influence of Italians, 
particularly Sicilians, in the early stages of jazz development in New 
Orleans. There were plenty of them, particularly clarinettists. Now if 
Steve Barbone were still a listmate here, I'm sure they might have got a 
mention!

Cheers,
Ken Mathieson