Down In Dixieland (Trad. Jazz)

Down In Dixieland

Hi Folks,

Here is a Dixieland tune about my first visit to New Orleans.

Featuring Susan de Jong (Vocals) and Carmel Courtney (Sax).

All backing instrumentation is via PG Music, Band In A Box Midi Tracks:
Style = Dixifast.sty

Music & Lyrics - Nigel Spiers
Best Regards
Nigel

Excellent Dixieland tune, Nigel. Lyrics hit all the bases and singing and playing is top notch. Man, Susan sure has some sturdy vocal chords!
Regards,
Leon

Fun song - nice write, good backing, excellent vocalist.

And I enjoyed Susan's Louis Armstrong imitation!

Hey Nigel.
Every part of this tune is fantastic and hits the mark on all points.
Perfectly mixed and very catchy lyrics.
Hats off to Carmel.
Made my day.
Rob4580

Hi Nigel,

that's a treat - ace vocal by Susan, wow. Great sax playing by Carmel. Top-notch arrangement.

You don't have to be a dedicated Dixie fan-boy to love this.

Thanks for sharing, take care,

Stefan

Hi Nigel.
The song transports the Dixieland sound in my ears excellently
Exceptionally good vocals by Susan and really well played saxophone by Carmel in combination with perfectly used BiaB really leave nothing to be desired.
Both thumbs up
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Wow very cool tune. Boy I can understand why they have the best parties in New Orleans. Vocal, Sax and trumpet were very cool. The song makes you want to get up and dance. Such a cool groove. Well done

Hi Leon,

Thanks for your comments - yes Susan has been a highly regarded singing teacher throughout Australasia for many years.

Best Regards
Nigel

Nigel, you, Susan, and Carmel nailed the New Orleans vibe on this one.

Excellent mix.

Loved it.

Great track, pro as always, singer is an ace.

Nigel ...

What a great surprise! This is a real Gem! Susan and Carmel simply shine. And the lyric is perfect for the genre.

I could listen to this the rest of the night. Unfortunately, I have things to do that will prevent that.

Susan really did a great female impersonation of louis! This is nothing but excellent fun. Thanks so much for the smile on my face!

Take care ...

Alan

Every one of your songs is such a fun musical experience, Nigel. Man, you always surround yourself with such talented musicians to carry the fun to better highs. What a fantastic arrangement. Every piece is exceptionally placed.

Nigel and Susan: fabulous!

Nigel,

Nice Dixieland.

Susan does a good job on vocals. (that ending made MY throat hurt!)

Good mix - everything is clear and well blended.

Enjoyed.

fj

Hi David,

Thanks for your comments and glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hi Rob,

Thanks for all your kind thoughts - I will certainly pass them on to Susan and Carmel.

Best Regards
Nigel

Nigel,

Great little dixie tune. Susan does a great job on the vocals and the mix (and harmonies) are very sweet. Well done!

Best regards,

Deej

not my genre...but heck so enjoyable.
the vocs knock it out of the park imho.

very clever song.

merry xmas.
om

I feel like I just made the trip down to N'awlins

Nice write, well performed.

moto

Hi Stefan

Thanks for your comments and glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hi Andi,

Thanks for your generous comments and glad you liked the song.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hi Scott,

Thanks for your comments - yes I was blown away by New Orleans and particularly the street musicians.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hi Mario,

Glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel

Well done Nigel. A very convincing capture of the Nawlins vibe and a tip of the hat to Susan for the Armstrong tribute on the outro.

And a tip of the pint glass to Carmel.

Your write and production did the performers justice indeed.

J&B

You don't hear much Dixieland music, and this song puts a smile on your face. Well mixed!!

Hi Nigel,

This song makes us feel like dancing!
You can't stay still with this song.
Very good song with excellent vocals.

Rob and Anne-Marie

Hi Tunemonger,

Thanks for your comments - much appreciated.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hi Alan,

Glad you really enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hi Marty,

Very glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel

Really well done Nigel!! Different than your other tunes that I've heard. Here you are (A Kiwi) who has been to New Orleans, and me, an American, who has yet to see it....hope to some day! This is so well put together!! BRAVO!!! Take care. Greg

Hi Ed,

Thanks for your comment and glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hi Floyd,

Thanks for your comments - much appreciated.

Best Regards
Nigel

Great sounding track NIgel! Although being down here, I might be a little prejudice!
This is not a criticism at all - just for future reference - nobody calls it stew down here - we stew up crawfish gumbo.

Loved it, the vocal was fabulous.

Josie

Hi Deej,

Glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hi Om,

Thanks for all the kind comments.

Best Regards
Nigel

Wow what a great swinging sound Nigel! That is pure New Orleans! Your vocalist and horn player are super! Thanks, Torrey

Hi Moto,

Glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hello Nigel,

It's a nice Dixieland song.
Susan's Vocal is wonderful.
Louis Armstrong feel is cool.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Hi Janice & Bud,

Thanks for all your comments and glad you enjoyed the song.

Merry Christmas
Nigel

Hi Ronnie,

Glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel

Very clever tune, excellent singing, and session magicians are tops... Fine work.

Hi Rob & Anne-Marie,

Thanks for your generous comments.

Best Regards
Nigel

Nigel, Susan, Carmel
Beauty! You captured style and mood pretty well. Excellent vocals and backing! Production is PRO. Really well done. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

Hi Greg,

Only been to New Orleans once in 2006 following the Katrina disaster to support the good folks of New Orleans and their annual Blues and Heritage Festival.
Loved the street music on almost every corner.
Hopefully I'll get back there one day.

Best Regards
Nigel

Hi Josie, Torrey, Shigeki, Bloc-Head & Misha,

Thanks for your generous comments and glad you enjoyed the song.

Have a great 2022.

Best Regards
Nigel

Aces on this composition. What a catchy song.

Production sounds good. Your vocalist does this song justice.

haha this tune is so joyful, light and fun! Exactly what we need more in this crazy world. I found your production to be very nice too. And the vocals fit perfectly with the tune. Really great!

Hi Ezekiel,

Thanks for your kind thoughts and glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel