Easy to Distinguish Between English & American Jazz

Radio Record, Volume VII, Issue 9, 8 September 1933, Page 14

Easy to Distinguish Between English & American Jazz

To the Editor. og Sir,-I notice ‘"Wellingtonian" considers my views on dance music are nine years late. The music I was referring to, however, was the modern, not-the old. Yf think anybody who listens intelligently to dance musi¢ can distinguish American from British bands, ‘The nasal whine, combined with rhythm, easily point out the bands from U.S.A. It might interest "Wellingtonian" to- know that Duke Ellington’s Band was the one I had in mind when I referred to "uncivilised din." Words fail me when I try to describe that so-called band. Talk about grand opera, bagpipes, and symphony orchestras-Duke Ellington beats them all with his unearthly row. Since reading of the reception this band received at Home, my estimation of the taste. of the British public has fallen, With their own splendid bands to listen to,. how they could stand Duke Ellington beats me. I do not agree with "Country Listener" about: the strength of 4YA announcer’s voice, Mr. Gordon is a splendid announcer. his voice being very agreeable.I am, ete., :

ATLANTA

Invercargill.