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| Thad Jones I think that “sparkles” is a great way to describe Randy Brecker’s playing. He plays with a very brilliant tone, very modern harmonic concept and a swing feel that is informed by his extensive experience in the rock and fusion worlds. Speaking of ... | |
| Thad Jones Not only could he play, his skills as an arranger and big band leader were so admired that many forgot what a great player he also was. He co-led with drummer Mel Lewis one of the greatest contemporary big bands in jazz history, the Thad Jones/Mel... | |
| Jazz for aficionados mary_jo, I agree about Art Pepper. In fact, I sometimes find it difficult to listen to his playing. Not because I don’t like it, I love his playing, but because it is so emotional and even tortured sounding (like much of his life) that find it u... | |
| Jazz for aficionados http://www.lynndarroch.com/wordpress/archives/11 | |
| Jazz for aficionados pryso, it is true. When I lived in Fla I got to know Ira Sullivan a little bit and he confirmed that story.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aQsEicb4x74 | |
| Jazz for aficionados nsp, totally fair. They both do sound a lot like Miles. However, in the case of Henderson I feel he is bringing some of his own stuff to the table; the jazz is on a higher level. Many players sound a lot like Miles, or Coltrane, or Bird, and they ... | |
| Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners Prior to mounting my ET2 on a TNT6 (V platter), it spent time living on three versions of the HW19 (MK2-MK4). During that time I tried many different replacements for the springs. The best in my system, stability and sound wise, was an original ... | |
| Jazz for aficionados mary_jo, if you like Imany you may like this singer/songwriter; if you don’t already::https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4N_8iRmM4JMhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DqoLMGSBGYc | |
| Jazz for aficionados mary_jo, enjoyed Kovaks; thanks. A new one to me. I would bet that there are a lot of Billie Holiday records in her collection.O-10, Baden Powell was the guitarist in the house band for a Brazilian tv show hosted by one of my very favorite singers... | |
| Jazz for aficionados nsp, Piazzola’s music is some of my very favorite. If you like Piazzola on flute and guitar check this recording out. This piece is not an arrangement, but music he actually composed for flute and guitar. Barrueco and Pahud are two of the best.... | |
| VPI ADS Versus SDS The effects of less than perfectly consistent speed screw up the music way before they occur at the level at which they are perceived as pitch problems. At these lower, less obvious levels, the music looses rhythmic impetus and excitement; lessen... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Not a politically correct outlook, but I think some players do have in their playing what I would call a more feminine or a more masculine attitude; and it doesn’t always correspond with their actual physical gender. A favorite pianist who, for me... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Beautiful clips, mary-jo. That Kenny Burrel “Lotus Land” is wonderful. I didn’t know he could play in that style. Beautiful!Right back at you:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qbjLBM178rEhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd3AD5484U4 | |
| Jazz for aficionados Very nice Tete Montoliu! Thanks. I posted these a while back:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hfj8Ks9pU3s&list=PLF6F365A48456A794https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLF6F365A48456A794¶ms=OAFIAVgP&v=s5EPBRIykfs&mode=N... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Tete Montoliu! One of my favorites and one lesser known player who certainly deserves more recognition. Nice clips, nsp.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-on4qQYDGVA |