Bix and the band
I am a firm believer in appreciating where you are from in order to know where you are going. I have noticed society has gotten in the habit of not listening to older music because people are so quickly bored by tunes that are even a few months old. That being said, I do believe it is time we take a few steps back, all the way back to Bix Beiderbecke in the 1920s. Now, mind you, do not kick Bix until you have listened to him, he was an innovator of his time and he sure knew how to strike up the band. Listen to Best Gal, Sorry, and his work with the Chicago Cornetts.
And if you discover from this post that you have found a new favorite genre, then I suggest you also listen to Paul Whiteman. He was a favorite of the Llewelyn-Davies boys and is a favorite of mine.
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