[Tradjazz] Impact recordings

[Ken Gates]

Steve Barbone responds---partial snip---

>, but how could I have been so remiss to forget
> the most impacting record I can think of;
> 
> ODJB 1917 - Side A Dixieland One Step, Side B Livery Stable Blues.
> 
> My goodness, countless bands copied their 5 piece make up after hearing that
> record and the others which followed. Even Louis Armstrong listened to ODJB
> and is quoted as saying:
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Steve certainly makes a valid point with this choice.  My thought was to
limit the choices to those made before 1940---roughly when a lot of critics
believe "real" jazz was developed.  Seems as though many jazz histories do
believe that impact started with Armstrong and solo orientation.

I'll have to refer to Sudhalter's epic book "Lost Chords" to find the recording
by NORK (New Orleans Rhythm Kings) that most impressed the Austin High
gang.  That may also be an important impact contribution. 

Ken Gates