mary_jo, dinner jazz is a silly term for the kind of “jazz” one might hear in restaurants; background music, usually played softly, intended to add an air of sophistication to the ambience in the restaurant (or other). Like “cocktail piano” it usually consists of ballads or pop tunes played in an insipid and unobtrusive style meant to not interfere with conversation. Of course, the diner is at the mercy of what the host or proprietor of the restaurant considers “jazz”.
**** I do not believe that jazz is about to die, ever, or that is encountering a slow death, gasping for air. ****
Aaah! The subject of much dispute and contention here. I could not agree with you more and many of the recent posts here prove your point. Of course, all art evolves as a reflection of current times while building on what came before. Personal opinions on the subject are, in great part, a reflection of a person’s personality traits and general feelings about the state of the human condition itself. Is the glass half full, or half empty? For some reason many find a kind of comfort in unreasoned negativity. Nice post.
**** I do not believe that jazz is about to die, ever, or that is encountering a slow death, gasping for air. ****
Aaah! The subject of much dispute and contention here. I could not agree with you more and many of the recent posts here prove your point. Of course, all art evolves as a reflection of current times while building on what came before. Personal opinions on the subject are, in great part, a reflection of a person’s personality traits and general feelings about the state of the human condition itself. Is the glass half full, or half empty? For some reason many find a kind of comfort in unreasoned negativity. Nice post.