Alex, I want to thank you for imparting some "political truth" to this forum; jazz musicians couldn't make a living without Europe, and Japan; I was told this by "Frank Gant", a jazz drummer.
Enjoy the music.
Jazz for aficionados
Rok, Than this is a great oportunity for you to learn something new. Here is Reuben Wilson's 2nd album that was cut for Blue Note,called 'Love Bug' featuring Grant Green, Lee Morgan and George Coleman. http://youtu.be/-p6b-o2CsEc This is his 3rd album for Blue Note, called 'Blue Mode' featuring Melvin Sparks, great guitar player http://youtu.be/KkyP7nVMQc0 Finaly, this is the line up that I saw in NYC. Recognising anyone? http://youtu.be/cDQbVVG_VKA I consider myself as individual, so I cant answer your generalizations about European feelings toward jazz.Like I said, that might be an interesting topic, but I guess for that is required more than an opinion |
****I consider myself as individual, so I cant answer your generalizations about European feelings toward jazz.Like I said, that might be an interesting topic, but I guess for that is required more than an opinion**** Alexatpos, I find your style and approach to discussing music (and, I suspect, any subject) refreshing and even-keeled. Actually, it goes hand in hand with what you pointed out about jazz audiences in Europe vs America. I think your observations are correct. I have always felt that the reason that those differences exist have mainly to do with the fact that the US is a very young country compared to most countries in Europe which have had rich cultural and art traditions for many hundreds of years longer than the US. Europeans have histories going back to a time when great artists and artistry were revered and, as you said, to have knowledge in this area was a sign of education. Thanks for the links. |
Alexatpos: Love Bug -- typical "soul Jazz' of a certain era. I am sort of surprised to see Lee Morgan involved. Of course I know of Grant Green, but not his son. Blue mode -- rather simplistic. There was a time when I doubt this could have been recorded at Blue Note. Godfathers of Groove -- same stuff. Bernard Purdie is a name that lives in Infamy with me, for the stuff he did in Europe with the Westdeutscher Rundfunk Big Band. BTW, great examples of what's wrong with European Jazz. Thanks for the post. Nice enough music, but nothing that grabbed me. For this type music I prefer guys like Houston Person, Joey DeFrancesco and Charles Earland. Cheers |