rok2id
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| Jazz for aficionados O-10:Harlem Nocturne -- Great Music and a greater photo! One of the most famous photos in jazz.Cheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados O-10:Hank Crawford: Good clips. We are getting close to home now. This guy operated in Memphis, just up the road, highway 61, from my home.I liked all the youtubes, but, 'Peepers' was my favorite. As much R&B as Jazz, and that's a good thing.S... | |
| Jazz for aficionados O-10:Have not forgotten your youtubes. Will comment tomorrow. Was very busy today.Cheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados ****** You could argue that Getz is violating the intent of the composer. If he is, so be it.*******If this is true, then how, pray tell, could he embody the intent of the tune at the same time.I think this guy is an 'audiophile'. He should go bac... | |
| Jazz for aficionados The Frogman's post was as eloquent, logical and well reasoned as always.If this was Physics, we would say it was 'beautiful'.Lets get back to important stuff! I have a 'review' coming up! :) Calm down! I'll post it soon. You people never get enoug... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Words matter."Embodies" was a bad choice of words. Change that, and I have no problem with anything else he wishes to say.But, you cannot say a player can 'embody' a tune written by a great composer, on his death bed, and written for players of wh... | |
| Jazz for aficionados *******As much as I love Johnny Hodges, it's Getz who embodies the song. *********Without doubt, The most outrageous statement ever made on this thread. I thank the OP, O-10, and The Frogman, for calling him on it.All opinions do not deserve respe... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Better sound and videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG6KH905cGUCheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados well you shouldn't have got me started!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNSFZWMnomMcheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados Jazz Tuba in it's natural enviroment. Rebirth Brass Band thingy might be a little raw for you 'up-North' sophisticates :)Cheershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lmx3rlucDQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNSFZWMnomM | |
| Jazz for aficionados Blood Count:One of the best things about this thread, is being introduced to music you don't have. The absolute best thing, is being reminded of great music you already own.Will play it today. I will enjoy it much more now that I know the HISTORY ... | |
| Jazz for aficionados ****Bob Stewart is a Professor at Julliard. He played Tuba with Mingus for a while. It may not be to your'e liking, but he is great.****I did not question his musical ability. He knows his way around the Tuba, and if he teaches at Julliard, well, ... | |
| Jazz for aficionados If it's Jazz and a Tuba, it must be New Orleans Jazz or Brass Band or Sousa or maybe zydeco. There is nothing else that will fit. The Tuba is not a swing/BeBop/hard bop, instrument. Try Olympia or Preservation Hall.If it's a Tuba in a 'self procla... | |
| Jazz for aficionados O-10:The Playing for Change CD has music not found on the DVD. I find it easier to concentrate without the video. See it once, that's enough.I was not kidding about the kids and the Rock CD. It is awesome.Cheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados ***** Christian Scott ****Good player in need of a band. This band plays too loud. Over powers the leader / soloist. They also need a different wardrobe!!Cheers |