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*****Cuong Vu got it right about Wynton and Miles according to me;******
I agree to a point. However, in making the statement about Miles and Wynton ,Cuong Vu, kicked himself right out the musical genre called JAZZ!
Because, if he is not pushing the edge like Miles, or keeping the flame, like Wynton, what is he doing?
And when he said that Miles only succeeded to a degree, because he and his music was not as well known as the Beatles or some other rocker, I really lost respect for him. And then the comment about the Miles clip not getting 'chicks'. He is a lightweight. This boy does not understand Jazz.
He also seemed to put down 'swing' and The 'Blues' in Jazz. His musical education is lacking. I thought overall he showed great disrepect for the music and the people who play it. He won't go far. A niche player at best.
The interview changed my opinion of him. Just another noise maker in the making.
The interview should be REQUIRED watching for all Jazz lovers. It demonstrates the peril our music is really in. If he represents the future, it ain't bright!!
Cheers