Hey frog, as you may guess from my past comments, I agree about drum solos. There are many drummers I enjoy for their backbone support of the tune, but extended solos seldom "connect" for me. Morello was a major exception. To my uneducated ear his were often "musical" and therefore interesting in and of themselves.
Here's a related issue. No idea how true this may be in other parts of the country but locally jazz groups I hear tend to let every musician solo on every number. When it comes to drums and bass this is simply too much. And this from a bass fan who will often listen specifically to their lines. But those are not instruments that are appropriate for such frequent solos in my opinion. You don't hear that from Morello in every Brubeck Quartet number, so why would a lesser talent think they can pull it off?
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I think that drummers don’t get enough love. A notable exception here has been Joe Morello. Many listeners “endure” drum solos; sometimes with reason, but other times because, in the context of a tune, it’s a bit jarring for the listener to all of a sudden lose tonality and melody (in the usual sense). On this extremely swinging record Philly Joe Jones does an amazing job of, when its time to solo, not suddenly take the tune to another musical planet as often happens, but stays grounded in the feel of the tune. Love this record. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOAhcCb9en7BrHu6wfPmdcoCTCYiJV531BTW, in honor of our OP and his love of Grant Green, I would point out that on this record, to me Grant Green sounds as good as I have ever heard. |
My dear wife will occasionally, with amusement, bring up the subject of Agon in casual conversation. I happened to tell her that I had posted that Streisand record. Her response was “It takes a real man to post Barbra Streisand”. Not quite sure how to take that 😊
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Charles Mingus - The Lost Tapes: Jazz in Detroit (1973) Live.
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Ah yes, Barbara.
I remember that Neil Diamond had lots of hits during the '70s and '80s and I thought he was OK (FM airplay, never bought any of his records). Then he made a recording with Barbara (You Don't Bring Me Flowers -?) and a friend brought the CD over to hear on my system. I thought she showed him up pretty badly. |
Thank you for posting Barbra, fro. To me she has always been a woman with exceptional, soothing voice. A nice mezzo coloring, so rich in lower register. And obviously very well trained.
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pryso, that’s correct. The clip was backed up with the music from Conte (it was the same thing with Fred and Ginger clip, Conte with Via con me/It’s wonderful, but that was unlike in the first clip, obvious). To me he fitted nicely. However, I should have posted original clip with Lila Downs as well. Out of appreciation and of course, because she deserves it. Thank you for correcting this.
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mary jo, I trust you and others realized your clip was not the soundtrack to the film. Rather it was the tequila scene utilized to back up the "Wonderful" recording video. Music for that scene in the film was done by Lila Downs - https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=frida+soundtrack&hspart=att&hsimp=yhs-att_001#id...I had the chance to see/hear Downs at a local street music fair some years ago. Unfortunately they had problems with the sound system and she only had time for maybe two numbers within her segment. Not jazz, but a wonderful and emotional performer. |
Background usually has value. A while back an unnecessary dispute ensued after a matter of fact reference to the use of production/studio techniques in a particular version of a song. The dispute arose because the reference was interpreted as being an automatic pejorative. Not so. For me the important point, and which got lost in the dispute, is simply whether the use of those production techniques serves the music in a really meaningful way; or, is it just meaningless sweetening. All subjective calls in part, of course. This record is one of my “guilty pleasure” records. While not a jazz singer, in some ways this woman can sing like no other and, whether one likes her particular style or not, she sings from the heart. The use of production techniques on this record is pretty amazing in the way that it serves the music and that particular genre’s aesthetic. Very “digital” all the way around, but great. One of those records to play for the visiting relative who is a very casual music listener, but wants to hear your “stereo”. Stephen Sondheim, composer. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQL8vLGlM3mnr7QHXHE_SIU_iIfpy2il8 |
Where have you found that Granny? : ))
I wanna granny like this one. As a matter of fact, If I wait for some years to come, I might as well take her appearance. ; ) |
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I think hardly anyone will hold that against you, so you could as well triple it. : )
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Tell me about it. I barely survived it either... : )
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Loved the Paolo Conte clips, mary_jo. Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd!!! That clip almost killed me.
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Pryso, I see. I thought it was the Fred&Ginger scene.
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"I like the socks."
They match the shorts very well. Exquisite taste. |
mary jo, it was the tequila scene from "Frida". Never saw it presented in B&W before.
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Nice torso from the guy that sings Dust in the wind. |
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Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate!!!
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pjwWill do. I will order it probably over the weekend. Been a little busy.
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frogmanOk got it.Makes sense. Bill Evans found a way to communicate through his music.Without any doubt Evans is absolutely my favorite pianist. And I can name at least 20
other pianists I enjoy listening to but he stands alone at the top IMO. How lucky you were to have seen him live. I pull out my box set of "The Secret Sessions" to hear some of that live Village Vanguard beautiful music he was so capable of.
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Here is my review on the August 18 Japanese release of Miles Davis' Bitches Brew quad pressing
WOW!
Great separation of instruments. It is just as good if not better then the Rhino Chicago quadio mix box set which I also have.
I like my multi channel discs to sound "multi channel" and I am very critical of this.
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Welcome back Orpheus I hope you are feeling well and enjoy your Thanksgiving.
nsp upon receiving the Mingus Detroit sessions could you please post a review here?
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Can’t have too many “greats” in jazz 😊 |
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I am glad to see you back orpheus. |
Eunice Kathleen Waymon was born in Tryon, North Carolina on February 21st, 1933. There is no birth certificate for Nina Simone; she was born when Eunice Kathleen Waymon became Nina Simone by taking the nickname “Nina” meaning “little one” in Spanish and “Simone” after the actress Simone Signoret.
Eunice Kathleen Waymon was a classical pianist, she applied for a scholarship to study at the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where she was denied admission despite a well-received audition. In 2003, just days before her death, the Curtis Institute of Music bestowed on Eunice Kathleen Waymon an honorary degree.
"This was to correct a grave injustice." That was my point.
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Yes, that clarifies and that is very beautifully said.
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