frogman
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| Jazz for aficionados Nothing wrong with wanting the music we choose to listen to to appeal to our particular ears and sensibilities right away. On the other hand, it is a fact that for many listeners being open to letting the music challenge those sensibities can yiel... | |
| Jazz for aficionados If you don’t buy it, I will:http://m.ebay.com/itm/Hampton-Hawes-1977-A-Little-Copenhagen-Night-Music-Piano-Jazz-NM-Vinyl-/292192... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Bill Evans always had great bass players. Starting with the trio that included Scott LaFaro he would redefine the sound of the piano trio with the bass taking on a much more active role than was usual previously and with "conversational" musical ... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Agree about Bromberg and thanks for the clip, pryso; nice player. Another favorite bass player, George Mraz with the great Pepper Adams on one of my favorite records:https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLhtZgrwg2fFMK4KEmlcLJVWzYnZJ-MqRm&v=PiWgLMT... | |
| Jazz for aficionados https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=85LUuF6ZXaU | |
| Jazz for aficionados Holy sh?t, Acman3! Wow is right. Sonny in his absolute prime! One of the best things I've ever seen on YouTube. There is a reason Pedersen was the go to guy when American jazz stars went to Europe. Thanks for that! | |
| Jazz for aficionados O-10, thanks for your response. Like I said before, and it’s even more obvious now, we listen for different things in music and in sound. I don’t want this to become a pi$$ing contest, but hopefully just an explanation of those differences. Re the... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Sure, but we're still waiting for yours or one that is more "impressive" than Pedersen playing with Pass. Btw, intrigued by your comment re your use of Classical violin to "judge the timbre of your system". Honest question: How does that work si... | |
| Jazz for aficionados O-10, not looking for positive comments at all, but thanks for your concern 😇. Thoughtful commentary would be nice however. Three performances in three different genres that came to mind immediately. Like I said in my post, the whole idea of a "be... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Impossible to call a "best", but here's a couple that would definitely be contenders:When jazz bass players solo, oftentimes I'm left thinking "pretty good....for a bass player". Not with this guy:https://youtu.be/hX-xB6FNyAEClassic:https://youtu... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Schubert, great question. The answer is, not surprisingly I’m sure, "all of the above". That level of musical intuition is a combination of innate ability ("great ears") and musical maturity gained by learning the importance of knowing when to sup... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Nice fantasy, O-10 and thanks for sharing. We all have them, but I'm not quite ready to post mine 😉. Man, saxophone music by the campfire in the Sahara! That is one hip caravan! A little less hip:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5414InafIUkhttps:... | |
| Jazz for aficionados O-10, perhaps your camels just need a rest. I know you are not a fan of "Classical", but do like evocative flute playing with an Eastern flavor. This might get your caravan going again. Sunrise on the Sahara? :https://youtu.be/llulYG4OWDI | |
| Jazz for aficionados I agree about arranger credits; common and unfortunate oversight (?). Case in point: the Blakey clip that pryso recently posted features a fantastic arrangement by Freddie Hubbard. I don’t think that this is credited on the LP at all. Another exam... | |
| Jazz for aficionados One more:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Vw5r7-vgsOne from the 1%. From the great Bob Mintzer, tenor/arrangement, by way of Stuttgard:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=APWUZDfuKwM |