Raymond Horton wrote:
dhbailey wrote:
Raymond Horton wrote:
In the USAF band in the late '50s, one's instrument was referred
to as one's "axe" for no discernable reason,
It was (still is?) widespread jazz terminology--like "gig."
The use of the term "axe" goes along with the term "woodshedding" --
what other tool would you use in a wood shed besides an axe?
Perhaps, but that might be supposing too much. I would think it's just
a term for a tool of the trade. (Personally, I heard "axe" years before
I ever heard of "woodshedding.")
RBH
I heard 'ax' many, many years ago, but also 'woodshedding' (where,
perhaps a pocketknife would be useful for whittling, but an axe is
preferred for serious work). Not a clue as to the origins of 'ax' in
any case. Gotta run now - got a gig!
:)
cd
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