Jazz for aficionados
C'mon Rok, first of all it was said in jest (mostly). Now, look at your post again. You decry the "absence" of an authority, then you follow it by saying that your point of view has not been listened to. Can't have it both ways. ****If we were arguing this question is court, as opposing attorneys, YOUR Zappa clip would be MY 'exhibt #1". A 'smoking gun' if ever there was one. After playing it, the People would rest**** Segue time again (even if unintentional): Smoking gun perhaps, but that gun would probably blow up and fire backwards. The people do indeed rest. Did you know that Frank Zappa was invited to testify in Congress and express his objection to censorship and the importance of freedom in the arts? That alone makes him a pretty serious guy. Now, let's try to not get mired (again) in the silliness: I countered some your assertions and asked for facts; let's hear some substantive and provable rebuttals. |
Let's play (says the defense attorney 😠): ****Today's message from Jazz Heaven. Eric Dolphy -- OUTWARD BOUND And to think, at one time I considered this awesome great, a semi-noise maker. Stereo Review disagreed, so I bought him anyway. Another one I grew into. Looking back, I sometimes cringe at myself. I put his LPs right next to Burroughs' book, "Naked Lunch", on a Shelf labeled, 'Try again in a few years'. :)**** ....... hmmm, can't really add anything; it's really all there. James Carter: "modern" jazz by any standard. First question: if it's "boring" why post it? ****But, this is a very good performance**** - Rok Huh? "Your honor, please direct to witness to answer yes or no, and yes or no only!" |
You are confusing recently recorded with Modern. No one is saying every single note, or tune is boring, just the weight of the material. I own two(2) CDs by James Carter. I like the one I posted. I ran into Dolphy very early in my Jazz journey. I have no problem with Zappa or his music. The Arts should be a safe haven for eccentrics, weirdos, and all such marchers to a different tune. I just don't understand why they call it Jazz. My idea of Fun in Jazz: [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m-ofRT3ni4[/url] The entire album is boss. BTW, how would you classify Mingus' 'hog calling blues'. My all time favorite. Cheers |
