Comments on: Have Creative Ideas for a Jazz Band Gimmick?

By: Teaim

Teaim — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:33:59 +0000

Jazz is jazz because it DOESN'T have gimmicks. If your going to have a gimmick, go to your old repertoire, please.
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By: Rick D

Rick D — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:55:59 +0000

How about everyone dressing like the Blues Brothers? Black shoes, white socks, black pants, white shirt with a black tie, black sunglasses and top if off with a black hat.
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By: churchonthewayseniors

churchonthewayseniors — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:06:59 +0000

feel the music and show you are having fun with it and also respect the music.. a gimmick might not work , if you find one that show respect then go for it... you could refuse to march when playing, therefore stop and play the music and then do some good marching to the beat of drum and a few notes from each artist in your band and then the band stops to play together
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By: Kali Fornicator

Kali Fornicator — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:51:59 +0000

You could be a new orleans style dixieland band and throw beads to the audience.
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By: Big Band Man

Big Band Man — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:14:59 +0000

Ray Charles is a good one. My band did it last year.
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