Jazz for aficionados
****At :09 and 2:06 Was there anything amiss there?**** Nothing that is not intentional and musical, if you're hearing what I hear. At .09 (actually, at .10) he just cuts the melody short; varies it, if you will, like many players do. Its all the more obvious with a familiar melody like NIT. Notice how he does the same thing again at .17. It's just his personal interpretation of the melody. It actually makes it interesting and it did what he intended: caught your attention. At 2:06 it sounds like he turns away from the mic a little and when he plays the multiphonic the note doesn't speak right away so his sound seems distant and almost like a mistake or missed note; it's not. Good for you for listening for those nuances. BTW, a multiphonic is when the player sounds more than one note at a time. It's a great sound; very expressive. Classic (and some of the first ) use of multiphonics: [URL]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F54NJdClKPQ[/URL] |
@rok2id, interesting . . . Fine & Mellow didn’t make me sad, other than to think how we lost such a great talent. Even with her voice shot, she was amazing, and you’re right, she OWNED that song. Look at her face as her friends are doing their solos . . . a long career with friends who supported her in the ’30’s all together again . . . I may watch it again now! FYI, the LP from the show is a much better recording, quality-wise than the TV soundtrack, and was apparently recorded on a different day, and the arrangements are slightly different. Definitely a great listen . . . And thanks to the OP and others for reminding me of "Moanin’" and "Bean Bags," two recordings that I hadn’t listened to in ages and pulled up because of this thread! Talk about timeless records! |
moto_man: I have the CD, and you are correct, the sound quality is much better than the youtube clip. Listening to it now. This was recorded in 1957, during the golden age of Jazz. This made me wonder about the performers that appear on this broadcast. Then I read the notes, and it seems that the artists were invited / selected by Nat Hentoff and Whitney Balliett. Not familiar with Balliett, but Hentoff, is a well known 'know it all' and all around jerk. I am reminded of the line by 'Fats' Waller, speaking of the NY elite, "they like Jazz, but in small doses". But, it's historic, and after all, it does include some greats, it just could have included so many, more important figures. Cheers |
**** but Hentoff, is a well known 'know it all' and all around jerk.**** I have no particular love for Hentoff; but, jerk?. Why? Reading his bio I see a pretty accomplished individual who has done much for the health of jazz. [URL]https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nat_Hentoff[/URL] ****it does include some greats, it just could have included so many, more important figures.**** Like who; and, why are they more important? It should be remembered that important artists are busy individuals and not always available for even the most important projects. However, I see a pretty impressive and pretty comprehensive list here. I look forward to your substitutions. And, Rok, what exactly is your beef with NY? Firstly, ask yourself why it is that the majority (obviously not all) of important jazz musicians want and have wanted to go to NY; I assure its not for the bagels. Importantly, do you really think that Wynton would be Wynton as we know him today if NY didn't exist? Honest questions. |
