frogman

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Jazz Musician's Sonic Signature
At this rate just about every jazz musician will be mentioned. Which goes to Drubin's entirely correct comment:****This is true for all jazz musicians; in fact, all musicians, period. Just depends on how well you know their playing.****Including d... 
authentic space recordings
Bill Evans "Waltz For Debbie", "Sunday At The Village Vanguard"Dvorak/Tchaikovsky "String Serenades" Leppard/English Chamber OrchestraTower Of Power "Live And In Living Color"Not exactly like Norah Jones, but all will give you a wonderful recreati... 
Jazz for aficionados
****My overall, and lasting impression, was one of sadness****Indeed! Can you imagine having to leave your country for artistic freedom?! Actually, I know all about having to leave one's country for freedom; but, that has nothing to do with jazz a... 
Jazz for aficionados
Rok, you may find this interesting:http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FSJQwkBKKBo"Sacre" as the composer intended:http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fsl3AGgHzGU 
Jazz for aficionados
I share your concern; I hope O-10 is OK. Glad you enjoy the dialogue. 
Good Recommendations For Scat Singing Please
Berkbob, you're going to have to do better than that ("could take Ella to school"). How so? This is an honest question and I am genuinely interested in understanding why you feel this way. There is value in all genres; particularly ethnic music. I... 
Jazz for aficionados
**** I have no Stravinsky on CD. :( Several on LP. Any recomendations on Rite of Spring performances?****I knew I would eventually break you (down) :-)****I think this music almost requires a visual component****Hah! While it can certainly stand o... 
Jazz for aficionados
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W2yEtuRI0aAhttp://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kyso5VmZ6g 
Jazz for aficionados
Excellent and thorough comments by Learsfool. I would add or expound on a couple of points:During the dress rehearsal it is usually the INTENTION to play a work from beginning to end without interruption. That is not always what happens as the con... 
Jazz for aficionados
Absolutely, Learsfool; later this evening. Very thought provoking comments. Everyone have a great day. 
Just a bit to bright
Great advise from Kiddman. I often wish I had learned that lesson much earlier in my "audio career". 
Jazz for aficionados
Great post, Mapman. I salute you, sir. I especially liked:****Disregard any specific genre completely and run the risk of missing perhaps an important part of the big picture. Or missing out on a good learning opportunity at a minimum.**** 
Jazz for aficionados
Oh, and let's not forget our educational system. But, you know what?.. I really don't want to go any further down this road. Mea culpa for taking that detour; it was pertinent (in my mind) about the discussion about the music. This is a thread abo... 
Jazz for aficionados
The media, politicians; to name two. 
Soundproofing a room without deadening the sound
****Any suggestions for sound-proofing the room without deadening the sound....?*****One has very little to do with the other. ****....or breaking the bank?****Don't know what you consider breaking the bank, but if you are talking about soundproof...