I'm not a big jazz fan so perhaps I shouldn't even comment here. I have listened to Coltraine and I don't "get" him either. I respect him for his creativity but he's just not my cup of tea. I have an issue with horns in general. I find trumpets waaaay to blarey (blary?) for my taste. Whether it's Miles or Satchmo who are both great artists, I just have to pass. I also have a hard time with trombones. Now saxaphone to me is a great instrument! It's much smoother and throatier than trumpet or trombone. I guess probably because it's a wind instrument. So while I respect great musicianship, jazz with horns is not my thing. I would much rather listen to piano or guitar with some sax thrown in for good measure.
Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously.
Hi Everyone,
Listen I have a favor to ask, and those of you better educated in Jazz can help me.
I always have a tough time listening to John Coltrane. It's like he's talking a different language.
Can any of you point me to recordings I should listen to on Tidal or Quboz or whatever that set me up to better appreciate the man?
Thank you for the musical education.
Best,
E
Listen I have a favor to ask, and those of you better educated in Jazz can help me.
I always have a tough time listening to John Coltrane. It's like he's talking a different language.
Can any of you point me to recordings I should listen to on Tidal or Quboz or whatever that set me up to better appreciate the man?
Thank you for the musical education.
Best,
E