Lawrence wrote:Neo Swing and Fast lindy music only have tempo in common. The one essential thing that slower "groove" swing music and Neo Swing share in common is accessibility to currently popular tastes in music (Blues, Rap, Hip Hop, Pop Rock...), which is why I submit that playing more "groove" music is a good way to recruit people, just like playing Neo Swing was a way to recruit people back in 1997. Just like Neo Swing was essential "crossover" or "bridge" music to get me to appreciate Basie, Groove Swing is good "crossover" music that could get people interested more traditional jazz.
Oh Jebus.
I have to guess that you're being serious. You might as well as say playing Rock 'n' Roll is a good call because every knows some Oldies music. Hell, who doesn't love Elvis?
Define Groove. Go on...
What is it? Oscar Peterson?
The Three Sounds? I'm sure the new kids up in KC would just love to jump on that one right out of the box.
This thread is about helping a local DJ and instructor, right?
You know what's a good idea for recruitment? Personable, fun-loving dancers, instructors & DJs. Matt Jones, for instance, who does all three with equal skill and attention. I'm not a good model but thankfully, I have Don West to do all the handshaking for mne. They have more Jazz than any other record shop I've ever been. If I remember right there is a store called Magic Bus or something that was unreal. Big Cash is indeed the guy you have to contact. If you want his email PM me and I'll give it to you.
Regarding live music, just walk the French Quarter. There is Jazz everywhere. Even at the airport they play Satchmo songs. How cool is that?
BTW, I'll be at LindyGrass. As Nate says, that is the place to be. After SoFlex off course
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