American in Paris

No BS · 11-16-2003, 05:54 PM

Uh oh...American in Paris is on the list...How do you play it (the fast solo)?

wiseone2 · 11-21-2003, 09:54 AM

I have always played it the way the conductor wanted it.
I prefer swing, but realize that you may have to teach the WHOLE orchestra how to

Wilmer

Mikey · 11-21-2003, 09:58 AM

On Phil Smith's Excerpts CD, he has great examples of Swing and Charleston feel.

Right, to get string players to swing...

The eternal dilemma.

mike

View Poll Results: American in Paris reh# 57
Swing it	3	27.27%
Charleston feel	4	36.36%
Play it straight	4	36.36%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

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