[Dixielandjazz] Trying new songs........

[Marek Boym]

And why not, Jim?
In the notes to "Wilbur de Paris at Symphony Hall" he is quoted as saying
"we have no repertoire; we play anything that can be jazzed on" (from
memory - my copy is called something else and has no notes.
Cheers

On 3 February 2017 at 16:56, <jim at kashprod.com> wrote:

> We’re lucky in our band that we have a large scope of musical interests
> amongst us, and that we try out different songs from time to time that
> don’t particularly fit into the “Dixieland” mold.  Sometimes they work,
> sometimes, not.  Here’s one that has become a favorite for our fans at our
> concerts….The Pink Panther:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdP59IFMx0s
> The trumpeter is our new sub (from Croatia) who was filling in for our
> regular trumpeter that nite.
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> We mix that type of songs with standards from the Dixie stable, and it
> adds a nice blend for our audiences that are not too particularly into jazz
> as such.  An easily recognized tune like the Pink Panther “draws in” the
> unwashed & makes them converts!  They usually all go “ooohh” just after
> hearing the ding of the cymbal & the da-da-dada, something that doesn’t
> necessarily happen with Weary Blues, or That’s a Plenty!   :>
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> The video was taken at a private home that opens its doors once a week to
> a concert + a jam session afterward.
>
> They have an all-inclusive buffet & drinks package at the door for the
> event.  Good crowd, as can be seen in the video.
>
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> Jim
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