[Dixielandjazz] Dixieland Has meaning

[Keith Garner]

Hi Folks

I very much agree with Gordon's comment, and not only younger people. 
Particularly over the last twenty-five years probably only about half my 
playing has been in recognised jazz venues and the rest spread over a 
real mix of occasions.

Almost invariably I've found that people are surprised to find how much 
they enjoy Dixieland/Traditional Jazz [I'm in UK], even though they 
would never have thought to book a jazz band themselves. Weddings are a 
good example. Quite a number of young couples heard us playing by 
accident and liked the music so much that they booked us for their 
wedding - in one case we did weddings for both brothers and also the 
father's retirement party - because they heard the music for themselves.

Also - re Jim K's comment about repertoire - for weddings I always tried 
to play a number including the bride's name. So for Amy, we played Amy, 
wonderful Amy and Once in Love with Amy. For Joanna we played When 
Joanna Loved Me - which she had never heard, but liked a lot. The only 
problem is that our vocalist could only sing the first sixteen bars, 
because she leaves him in the middle eight - not a good choice for a 
wedding.

Cheers
Keith Garner
Youtube Channel: Keramos Jazz Echoes




On 18/03/2023 15:16, Gordon Pascoe wrote:
> Younger people will love genuine Dixieland if given the chance
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