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JAZZ VERSUS BRASS

Brass Bands Still Popular In New Zealand.

Press Association—Copyright. Nelson, To-day. The opinion which had been expressed by Mr E. P. Kerry, adjudicator for the New Zealand Band Contest, that jazz orchestras would eventually displace brass bands in New South Wales, was referred to by Mr. E. Palliser, president of the New Zealand Brass Bands’ Association, when replying to the official welcome. Mr. Palliser said that Mr. Kerry’s statement that the trend was for the displacement of the brass band by jazz orchestras ,and that the death-knell of bands had been sounded, may have frightened both the public and the bands. “That fine sight in Trafalgar Street, Nelson, to-day was a complete answer and showed that the brass bands in New Zealand are not dying,” said Mr. Palliser amid applause. “The New Zealand Association this year has 96 affiliated bands ,the highest number ever affiliated in the Dominion, and it is a pleasing feature to the executive that, with the exception of two, all are financial. Mr. Kerry can tell his jazz friends in Australia that there is one place where bands can combat jazz, and that is in New Zealand.” (Applause.) When Mr Kerry addressed the gathering, he said: “I quite expected Mr. Palliser’s rub, but I still stand by what I said so far as Australia is concerned, particularly New South Wales. I did not mention New Zealand in my* comment.”

Mr. Kerry suggested that brass bands should receive a Government subsidy, making a prize of £5OO possible at each annual contest.

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Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 363, 18 February 1937, Page 5

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JAZZ VERSUS BRASS Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 363, 18 February 1937, Page 5

JAZZ VERSUS BRASS Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 363, 18 February 1937, Page 5

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