Dixieland funk, hip hop, and rap. The M-BASE (Multi-Basic Array of Synchronous Extemporization) improvisational concept used by ensembles including Cassandra Wilson, Geri Allen, Greg Osby, Steve Coleman, Graham Haynes, Kevin Eubanks and others is an extension of the polyphonic improvisation of New Orleans jazz. Some of the artists historically identified with Dixieland are mentioned in List of jazz musicians. Some of the best-selling and famous Dixieland artists of the post-WWII era: There are several active periodicals devoted to traditional jazz: "The Mississippi Rag", the "Jazz Rambler", and the "American Rag" published in the US; and to an extent "Jazz Journal" published
George Shearing in Dixieland this date falls far short of its potential". George Shearing in Dixieland George Shearing in Dixieland is a 1988 album by jazz pianist George Shearing of music associated with Dixieland. Scott Yanow reviewed the album for Allmusic and wrote that "This promising effort is a major disappointment. ...Shearing planned to revisit his roots in Dixieland and swing but he hedged his bets. Despite having an impressive septet...Shearing wrote out most of the ensembles, taking away from the spontaneity and potential excitement of the music. Despite the interesting repertoire (ranging from "Truckin'," "Honeysuckle Rose" and "Jazz Me Blues" to "Take Five,"