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Nazi rules for Jazz performers

rcaz · 2012-03-11 17:18:47

http://boingboing.net/2012/03/10/nazi-rules-for-jazz-performers.html A list of ten rules that jazz performers had to adhere to during the Nazi rule. Absolutely incredible. I want to know did Nazi officers have to check up on bands periodically, and make sure they weren't swinging for more than 10% of a tune or something…

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11-03-2012 6:18pm

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http://boingboing.net/2012/03/10/nazi-rules-for-jazz-performers.html

A list of ten rules that jazz performers had to adhere to during the Nazi rule. Absolutely incredible.

5 strictly prohibited is the use of instruments alien to the German spirit (so-called cowbells, flexatone, brushes, etc.) as well as all mutes which turn the noble sound of wind and brass instruments into a Jewish-Freemasonic yowl (so-called wa-wa, hat, etc.);

I want to know did Nazi officers have to check up on bands periodically, and make sure they weren't swinging for more than 10% of a tune or something :pac:

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