Jazz for aficionados
Strings and Cannonball: I found the problem, and it is me. I listened to all the tracks this time, on some, track 3 on to the end, the strings and Cannonball seem more integrated. The first two tracks, the strings struck me just gratuitous 'lushness'(if this is a word), to make Cannonball sound mo' better, or appeal to a 'wider audience'. But after listening to them all, very nice indeed. The Frogman is always correct. I think that's in The Bible also. Cheers |
The Kuna flies on Friday, and on Saturday, The Queen goes out to play.(dance) should remind her of her teenage years, but humans can't remember that far back in time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cuZ7zjeICc Adriatic Queen? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPfRuVjt0dM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFcnGLFGbL8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFrGuyw1V8s from the Good Stuff thread. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwhwGmoYv1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6Y1gohk5-A Cheers |
Thanks Frogman. Presto seems to be a good alternative to Amazon, at least for Classical. They promised it will ship by the end of August!!!! Anyone need a good laugh? From a ’verified purchaser’ on Amazon, a Chesky CD by Macy Gray I was considering: " It well may be extremely well recorded,but be warned it’s still jazz!" He gave it a one star rating. And they say Jazz has no future. Cheers |
Anyone need a spiritual lift? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-_v5PRZGXU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmbTdMHfQw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLRT7bTKOvo for you Jazz heads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH84Nl_gxwc the man can do anything https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUOTq_xGWpE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrJBlwhXHPg Cheers |
Today's Listen: Jackie McLean -- LET FREEDOM RING with / Walter Davis(p), Herbie Lewis(b) Billy Higgins(d) Microscopic Notes. Talks about, "getting away from the conventional and much overused chord changes was my personal dilemma." Another one 'Chasin' the Trane'? But, he never actually breaks the orbit of bop. Only 4 Tunes. Packaged as CD-vinyl replica. Dimensions are larger than the CD plastic case. LP-like sleeve, and the CD itself is completely black on both sides, save the Blue Note Label. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RCeHiVLDlA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMNMQTHHmcg The more I hear McLean, the more I like him. Cheers |
Questions to The Frogman: These folks seem to be moving more than most. A lot more than say, Wien. You have any insight as to why? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUF9g9V-Ang&list=RDZ_hOR50u7ek&index=2 If this guy got a haircut, his career would be over!! The Pope is in the sweet spot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHqtJH2f1Yk&list=RDZ_hOR50u7ek&index=5 Cheers |
Speaking of Irish: It depends on how it's played. That's what makes it Jazz. Danny Boy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6tIzxmPCQE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWizUB_30I8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwFiLuYFiZ0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXqHyXri48w&list=RDqXqHyXri48w&start_radio=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5cTjXwovCo Cheers |
Wynton and the Interview: The whole thing was a setup. It happens all the time. Of course The Frogman knows this better than any of us. Lets set the stage. You have, on stage, the most important person in the world of Jazz today. The leader of the Nation's Jazz band. One of the most talented and the most knowledgeable person in Jazz. From a family considered Jazz Royalty, and from New Orleans, the birthplace of the music. With him, is another person from New Orleans, and surely a future star in the music, a young guy, and band leader of a National late night TV house band.. The audience is full of Jazz enthusiasts. This is Jazz heaven, they must have thought. Soooooo, what do we talk about? I know I have a billion questions. What did they actually talk about? How many of you guessed, "The Irish Influence on Jazz"? Not any hands showing. The moderator was grinning so broadly, you could count all his teeth. We have all seen this movie before. It is pervasive in sports and entertainment in the U.S. Esp where black folks are involved. Cheers Note to OP. Black people in the U.S. are a lot more than "descendants of Slaves". With that attitude, they will still be stuck in the inner city, 5000 years from now. |
Today's Listen: Oscar Brown Jr -- TELLS IT LIKE IT IS / IN A NEW MOOD 2lps on one CD. He does have a way with a song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiceSi25xJA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPKg4_uq2Eo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J9TO7iStNY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R708k8IXMBw Cheers |
I only have only one CD with Lateef as leader. It's entitled 'LATEEF'S ENCOUNTERS' 12 Tracks Each a numbered Encounter. To my untrained and unsophisticated ear, there is a sameness to them all. Here is '12th Encounter'. In the notes there is a short statement under each track's title. #12, "Discovery unlike anxiety can be illuminating". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjDNeY_v1MY I like him better in this setting. The Fatherland in 1963. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6SSs_LHWnE Cheers |
Today’s Listen: John Coltrane -- EVOLUTION: THE ROAD TO GIANT STEPS 4=CD set. By Chrome Dreams. Very good packaging and booklet. I’m just posting the first tracks of each CD. One man’s take on Trane’s evolution. We all acknowledge his greatness, and then post and talk about someone else. Every now and again we need to hear the greatness. I listened to all 4 CDs nonstop. It’s that good. Several interviews on disc 4. The Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MkUvZUTFUc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yarpT9actVc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT_Zs5FKDZE The Destination https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30FTr6G53VU Of course, at Giant Steps, his brakes failed, and he was last seen / heard, entering the Orion Nebula. Cheers |
This woman can do anything, anywhere. When it comes to Jazz divas, she is about it. The music gods saved the best for last. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXdC5D2PqoU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiLsvqumVqg 67 / 68 years old. Cheers |
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This is the only time when a band honoring another musician really succeeded.***** The larger the original group the more likely it can continue after the creator has passed on. The Ellington and Basie Bands come to mind. But I agree these folks do a fantastic job of capturing the spirit of Mingus. This is true because they are often honoring a composer. Playing his music, rather than trying to play like the person. Now, if someone wanted to honor Miles or Trane, getting a rhythm section together would be possible, but who would be Miles / Trane? Cheers |
Today's Listen: Duke Ellington, Charlie Mingus, Max Roach -- MONEY JUNGLE This is, at the least, the most distinguished Jazz trio in history. All 13 tunes written by Ellington. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Erflgkir2H4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylEAkkREuNc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkBTEUbSo6c Cheers |
Seems like an appropriate time for this once again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8yGGtVKrD8&list=RD_8yGGtVKrD8&index=1 Cheers |
Today's Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WczP3PyHt20 The lengthy article somehow fails to mention that these babes were from Mississippi. My Aunt gave me a photo of them signed by some of the players. She knew them. I treasure that photo. I post this old stuff, lest we forget. Cheers |
Pork Pie Hat: Great tune and performance. Written in honor of the great Lester Young. One of the most respected and beloved figures in Jazz. His life and death had a great impact on Jazz. Those of you with sharp eyes would have noticed that the tenor player on the International Sweethearts of Rhythm clip, held her sax the same way as Young. All being from Mississippi. Influence indeed. Cheers |
Some of my favorites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYVz7p8R6yI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWfIhwTv9M8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCFUR7MzgeU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gs_CL7fLkQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO2Q_YuC3PM Highly Recommended -- JAZZ IN AN R&B GROOVE HighNote HCD 6012 Hybird SACD Cheers |
I just love Eddie Jefferson. This came up on my screen. I will buy this guy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM1T51swFYw I have Jeannine before, but can't place were. Maybe that guy with the Coconuts?? Cheers |
Today's Listen: Lester Young, Roy Eldridge, Harry Edison -- LAUGHIN' TO KEEP FROM CRYING My kind of Trumpet players! Lester plays clarinet. Excellent, if tiny, liner notes. Didn't say to what Benny the salute was intended. Lester died the following year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPJ_5reMkC0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIrRal4fqWs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrXHu4elT5E Cheers |
Every genre has the 'ideal' venue in which it is to be performed. If that does not work, then there is something wrong with the music. This is an example of 'Jazz' in it's natural environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf_W8k2pm-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4rXEKtC8iY Cheers |
This is where the Sweethearts started. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piney_Woods_Country_Life_School Wiki indicates this was a school for poor folks, but I think they got it wrong. I guess they are just used to Poor and Black appearing in the same sentence. I always thought of it as being an exclusive school. I knew one of my sister's best friends who went there, and I always thought it was because her parents had money. She later married B.B. King. Cheers |
Today’s Listen: Cannonball Adderley -- AT THE LIGHTHOUSE I like the way he introduces his tunes. Victor Feldman on piano. Pre-Zawinul?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N45hYXNu12o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FGAJSHMSek Cheers btw, one of the coolest album covers in Jazz. |
Bird Lives!! We used to call this the 'hucklebuck' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryNtmkfeJk4 Dizzy on piano. One guy didn't show, one couldn't play, so Dizzy on piano. He had the good sense to not try to do too much. 19 year old Miles on trumpet Seems to always be drama with Bird's recording sessions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4mRaEzwTYo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1bWqViY5F4 Cheers |
Fusion? The world's premiere Jazz band fusing with: The Blind Boys of Alabama ('nuff said) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIad7Q6M6uE Bob Dylan (a poet) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwE_zj8Y0X0 Ray Charles ( it's Ray) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmDqIY-A7HI Audra McDonald (such a talent, should have done more) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zOlugtNz0k Natalie Merchant (watch her arms) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsjT2SyWemg Carrie Smith (such language & at her age!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M7sXYdrP1U The Crooner, Wynton Marsalis (he missed his calling) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd1Y3I1_ci0 Cheers |
Today's Listen: Lou Rawls -- AT LAST One of the least inspired album covers ever. Esp since this a Blue Note Release. Stanley Turrentine on Tenor Saxophone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M__j_feCKG0&list=RDmFnfkLtFgSA&index=4 with Ray Charles, "Fathead" Newman on alto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h86uwWZYY88 Beautiful song, Bobby Hutcherson on vibes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2SpsKQRZEs Got to pay our respects to the blues. Cornell Dupree on guitar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55FgkTL15ok Cheers |
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Hope rok is not offended by us posting another white guy playing the blues.lol***** NSP, I just installed new speaker wire in my system, put on some black guys playing the blues, cranked it up, and the amp shut down. I can assure you, that white guys trying to play the blues is the farthest thing from my mind at this moment. :) At least they put on blackface. Cheers |
The first law of Jazz. If the shoe fits..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCY8GpCNEh0 Cheers A lot sax players. Wonder if The Frogman is in there. |
nsp, not a cable problem, as we say in the army, if was an operator head space problem. I think when I pushed the amp into the cabinet my brand new 'audiophile grade' locking banana plugs touched. Amp got hot quick, and I heard noise from the speakers. It then shut down. The wire was just working class grade Blue Jeans 10awg. Stay away from cabinets with the rear enclosed. All is as it was now. Cheers |
Today's Listen: LESTER YOUNG WITH THE OSCAR PETERSON TRIO Folks don't / can't play like this anymore. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPHj9uNZOgk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j49AWK0BW0M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55kRe5BvHeg Cheers |
