[Dixielandjazz] new song on YouTube & faceBook

[Paul Kurtz Jr]

Jim, thanks for that rendition of Sentimental Journey. It reminded me of my 6-piece combo, Class Act, that played for 15 years together. We were ultimately desimated by the death of the drummer and of the keyboardist’s daughter at 30 years of age. We played some great places and great gigs and many, many times started out with Sentimental Journey. 
Paul Kurtz Jacksonville, FL 

On Jul 21, 2020, at 11:22 AM, <jim at kashprod.com> <jim at kashprod.com> wrote:

Our band hasn’t been able to get together since March, but today we gathered to have a look at a few new songs (for us!).  Here’s “Sentimental Journey”.  https://youtu.be/dKjkrO7WO4Y
 
As you will see, we were all following the advise of the health authorities maintaining distances & wearing masks. Well, ok, it is a bit hard to play a wind instrument with a mask on, but we put them on when we weren’t playing.  
 
Also, had a look at Weary Blues & Si Tu Vois Ma Mere. Both Si Tu Vois & Sentimental Journey we have, over the years, played but they never took off for us.  Both tunes we tried a bit up tempo from the norm, and it works for us better in both cases.  Still, for the songs to begin to actually function well requires playing live over & over, until they become natural.  A practice is never the same!  
 
No possible gigs in the future as everything musical is closed down.  Our drummer is with the Lion King show, but they won’t be opening again before next March!
We have 3 gigs booked for Sept, but no idea if the clubs will be open or not.  Depends.  Meanwhile, we wear masks & try to stay away from others as much as possible.
 
Take care, everyone.  Jim
 
 
 
 
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