Rok, if this drum nonsense is "nonsense", explain why it was retained everywhere slaves were imported except here. Remember, all arguments must be supported "audibly".
Enjoy the music.
Jazz for aficionados
Jazz for aficionados
I'm going to review records in my collection, and you'll be able to decide if they're worthy of your collection. These records are what I consider "must haves" for any jazz aficionado, and would be found in their collections. I wont review any record that's not on CD, nor will I review any record if the CD is markedly inferior. Fortunately, I only found 1 case where the CD was markedly inferior to the record.
Our first album is "Moanin" by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. We have Lee Morgan , trumpet; Benney Golson, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Jymie merrit, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
The title tune "Moanin" is by Bobby Timmons, it conveys the emotion of the title like no other tune I've ever heard, even better than any words could ever convey. This music pictures a person whose down to his last nickel, and all he can do is "moan".
"Along Came Betty" is a tune by Benny Golson, it reminds me of a Betty I once knew. She was gorgeous with a jazzy personality, and she moved smooth and easy, just like this tune. Somebody find me a time machine! Maybe you knew a Betty.
While the rest of the music is just fine, those are my favorite tunes. Why don't you share your, "must have" jazz albums with us.
Enjoy the music.
I'm going to review records in my collection, and you'll be able to decide if they're worthy of your collection. These records are what I consider "must haves" for any jazz aficionado, and would be found in their collections. I wont review any record that's not on CD, nor will I review any record if the CD is markedly inferior. Fortunately, I only found 1 case where the CD was markedly inferior to the record.
Our first album is "Moanin" by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. We have Lee Morgan , trumpet; Benney Golson, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Jymie merrit, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
The title tune "Moanin" is by Bobby Timmons, it conveys the emotion of the title like no other tune I've ever heard, even better than any words could ever convey. This music pictures a person whose down to his last nickel, and all he can do is "moan".
"Along Came Betty" is a tune by Benny Golson, it reminds me of a Betty I once knew. She was gorgeous with a jazzy personality, and she moved smooth and easy, just like this tune. Somebody find me a time machine! Maybe you knew a Betty.
While the rest of the music is just fine, those are my favorite tunes. Why don't you share your, "must have" jazz albums with us.
Enjoy the music.
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Is this about Jazz or Just music in general? My comments were made thinking it was about Jazz. As far as the Music part of this slavery stuff, there are many things to consider, such as: And this applies to Brazil, Cuba and the USA. Dominate Religion, Form of Government, Geographical location, climate, size of country, what was the economy based on, population size and ethnicity, and Political status of the area. all of these things will shape the people, their relationships with each other and the art the create. Folks in the USA had musical instruments to play. Violins (fiddles), guitars, pianos etc... Fife and Drum units were very big in North Mississippi. Maybe the folks in Cuba, and esp Brazil, only had drums (logs?) to beat. The relationship between slaves and whites in the US was much different than those relationships in Brazil or Cuba. This fact shaped everything! I could go on, but you get my point. BTW, there are more black folks in Brazil than any other country except Nigeria. If you go to Brazil during 'Carnival', you will see them. Any other time, maybe not. The Spanish came to the New World Looking for Gold. The English came looking for God. That explains a lot. You may be trying to merge apples with oranges. Cheers |
****The most important and significant thing said so far, is that there is no African, in African-American music. It is unquely American. This includes Jazz.**** Personally, I would word it slightly differently. There IS African in American music; but, there is no such thing as "African-American" music. It is uniquely American. |
The Frogman: *****There IS African in American music; but, there is no such thing as "African-American" music. It is uniquely American.**** My Response is "Numbers Count". So, while your statement is true, it is not true for real. As in, it does not reflect reality. I also charge you with using Jedi word tricks! :) I just knew you and our distinquished OP would renew your efforts to internationalize 'MY' music. Help me Jesus! Cheers |
****efforts to internationalize 'MY' music**** Why is that a bad thing? America is the epitome of internationalization; no? Re the music, you might find this interesting reading: http://books.google.com/books?id=ulLJUDmptFMC&pg=PA349&lpg=PA349&dq=blue+notes+in+african+music&source=bl&ots=i1Ef8qb7Vk&sig=XqtXhhXVwANNGPOQB9aNPz9_vQQ&hl=en&sa=X&ei=0rR5Upm1F6nasASoo4L4Bw&ved=0CCkQ6AEwADgK#v=onepage&q=blue%20notes%20in%20african%20music&f=false Cheers. |
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