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| Jazz for aficionados Alex, you are to be commended for continuing to post excellent forgotten or little known players. Of all the ones that you have posted here Don Sleet is possibly my favorite so far. Very nice player. Reminds me a little of Blue Mitchell. And w... | |
| Jazz for aficionados I started to mention Wagner as an example in my previous post and didn’t for a couple of reasons. Mostly because I had a strong feeling that we would hear from you on the subject and that you could say what needed to be said much better than I. Re... | |
| Jazz for aficionados I don’t disagree with Rok’s comment about context and how it might influence a person’s reaction to an artist; and I think I undertand where he’s coming from, perhaps not. One of the most interesting, controversial and debated topics in all of mus... | |
| Jazz for aficionados btw, mary_jo, I agree with everything you wrote about Billie Holiday. Arguably (for some) the greatest and most influential jazz singer to ever live. As you say...the power to deliver. And let’s not forget her song writing talents. One of the mo... | |
| Jazz for aficionados In “jazzy” musician parlance a “monster” is someone with exceptional skill and who is very interesting. Welcome, mary_jo! | |
| Jazz for aficionados I’ve never seen Elvis’ legs (😱), but he’s a much better singer and artist than Diana, imo. | |
| Jazz for aficionados **** don't remember ever seeing Krall's legs ****Exactly. I rest my case 😊 | |
| Jazz for aficionados pryso, shame how careful one has to be with what is said about a woman, and just about anything, these days. Oh, hell.....yeah, easy on the eyes....kinda; she has skinny legs.rok, after going gaga over “The Sound Of Red” and playing it constantly ... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Rok, amazing Wes Montgomery clip. Swinging like mad and lots of heat. Loved it! Thanks for that. Wes Montgomery is brilliant as always and Johnny Griffin sounds amazing. I love the way great players “communicate” during a great performance and sen... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Great clips of Julie and Christy; thanks O-10 and Pryso. Aside from the pure enjoyment, two things “jumped out” at me when I listened to those great clips of those two beautiful singers. First, like the influence that Charlie Parker had on prac... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Love the tune. Love the playing. Love JB. Love the band. Love the sentiment........the title? Yikes! 🤪 | |
| Jazz for aficionados O-10, you wouldn’t get an argument from me with that pick. I know I’ve posted this at least once before. For anyone who hasn’t heard this. Kills me every time:https://youtu.be/QBmrDS2Zhaw | |
| If I love Elvin jones I'll love.....? You’re right, no one could swing LIKE Elvin. There were/are drummers who could swing AS MUCH AS Elvin, but different. No other drummer had his sound, unique feel and power which was the reason he was referred to as “the wave”; his sound would some... | |
| Jazz for aficionados +1 pryso for the appreciation of ghosthouse’s link; beautiful stuff. And thanks for that Etta James clip; fabulous. Love Etta James (and Jones, too). Very soulful singer. Beautiful piano by the great Cedar Walton and tasty obbligatos by Red Hollow... | |
| Jazz for aficionados O-10, Coltrane/Hartman on vinyl is a gem; can’t recommned that Impulse/Vangelder recording enough. One of my faves. If you are patient hold out for an original Impulse, the mono version is also very good. If you have to get a reissue the Speake... |