Jazz for aficionados

I never did like the term "jazz-jazz" and often thought to write about my objection to it, but didn’t so as not to "stir the pot" of contention. The term suggests that music from said time period is the only true jazz; obviously not so.

**** in hindsight it was a mistake, because jazz evolves like everything else.****

Couldn’t agree more. But give yourself more credit re evolving; with respect, I don’t think you would have made that comment three years ago.

            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3a3RxVTuNc



That song has so much energy, I feel better every time I hear it; "Trombone Shorty" has identified the best thing on God's green earth for him. I try to imagine what it must be like to be a young man in "Nawlins", with so many young beautiful ladies, including the well known "Creole Lady Marmalade".


          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4LWIP7SAjY


It ain't jazz, but I'm looking at life from "Trombone Shorty's" view, and it's not a bad one.


Enjoy the music.

Have always loved Patti LaBelle. Great singer and voice! That song always takes me back to High School and my summer job at a local grocery store and how the woman in the deli section would always sing that song when I was around. I was pretty sure (or hoping) that she was sending a message 😉. I was mortified.

Trombone Shorty is a very talented musician who has carved an interesting niche for himself. As O-10 points out, he has a lot of energy and he combines a New Orleans vibe with a modern R&B sensibility. He sings, plays trombone AND trumpet; and, reportedly drums as well. I particularly like his trombone playing and love what I have heard of him as a guest on records like the Tribute To Fats Domino. But,........a lot of his stuff like "Here Come The Girls" doesn’t do a lot for me. This stuff is certainly fun, but no aspect of it nor the whole package hold up for me compared to other music that I would put in the same general category. Starting with the title of the song (and lyrics) there is a quality that puts it too far over the line into "pop" territory for me and the production and execution of it is good but not great. Btw, Trombone Shorty has done very well commercially and is a multimillionaire. When I want music that pushes similar buttons FOR ME (urban funky horn-laden r&b songs) I would much rather listen to something like this (two of my favorite records):

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oAatPPEaZDA

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UrxRJ9HlfZk

Check out the drummer on this; ALL he plays is the snare, amazing! Trombone Shorty sounds awesome.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5IAhAXRXyas

"Lurking"?

It's amazing how music brings back memories; without a doubt, that girl was sending you an invitation you were afraid to accept.

The "Tower of Power's" music sounds familiar but the name doesn't ring a bell; although I liked it.


Enjoy the music.