Sorry for the delay. I was stunned into immobility.
New Jazz vs Classic Jazz:
When Thomas Edison invented his cylinder player, he didn't realize it, but one of the consequences was that, Musical Artist would forever have to compete with, and be compared to, all players that have lived and been recorded. They all became immortal.
Now, you do the math, fill in the blanks, think about it, apply your logic, and this is what this 'discussion' is all about.
You can't cut the line of merit, just because you are recording now, and it's New. So think of any player, on any instrument, and then place these New guys in their proper / deserved place.
For instance: And this is just for the sake of discussion:
If on Trumpet, Pops is 1, and Miles is 2, and Hubbard is 3, and Morgan is 4, Buddy Bolden is 5, and so on, .....you know the candidates.... Now, where would you place Randy Brecker? Who would he be in front of? What about Tom (perfect bebop solo) Harrell?
If you would answer this, then we have a place to start a discussion.
Cheers
New Jazz vs Classic Jazz:
When Thomas Edison invented his cylinder player, he didn't realize it, but one of the consequences was that, Musical Artist would forever have to compete with, and be compared to, all players that have lived and been recorded. They all became immortal.
Now, you do the math, fill in the blanks, think about it, apply your logic, and this is what this 'discussion' is all about.
You can't cut the line of merit, just because you are recording now, and it's New. So think of any player, on any instrument, and then place these New guys in their proper / deserved place.
For instance: And this is just for the sake of discussion:
If on Trumpet, Pops is 1, and Miles is 2, and Hubbard is 3, and Morgan is 4, Buddy Bolden is 5, and so on, .....you know the candidates.... Now, where would you place Randy Brecker? Who would he be in front of? What about Tom (perfect bebop solo) Harrell?
If you would answer this, then we have a place to start a discussion.
Cheers