Jazz for aficionados

@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.

****** Reading his bio I see a pretty accomplished individual who has done much for the health of jazz.  ******

His Bio makes my point.  NO ONE is that accomplished.  He is a Country Music critic!!  Really??   That's when he is not solving the problems of the Middle east, and being a critic of U.S. Presidents and their Foreign policy.   This guy is surely the World's Foremost Authority.
Jack of all trades, Master of none.   Another Tony Cordesman.

*****  I look forward to your substitutions.*****

First I realize they mnight not have been able to get just everyone.   I should have said that.   I started to, but I felt it was obvious.  However,

There are 9 tracks on the CD.   One is Holiday doing 'mellow' and two by the Basie All-Stars.   That leaves 6 tracks to be filled.   That assumes they could not accommodate more time wise.

So, if the intent is to showcase Jazz to the public, you start with Armstrong and maybe end with Mingus.   With Ellington,  Cannonball, Morgan,  Peterson, Miles, Ella or any number of folks in between.  You arrange the order.

Henry 'Red' Allen is a fine p[layer, but if you were given the task of selecting the performers, I don't think he would be on your list.   I could be wrong.   

***** In keeping with my New Years resolution to be more direct, *****

What, no more Mister Nice Guy???

Cheers

NYC:

I am going to state the obvious and say, Everything we Read, See or Hear concerning the arts, is decided by someone for us.

Too many of those decision makers are from a very small; group of people in NYC.

If taxpayer money is involved in the arts, and I am sure it is, Then it seems to me that the entire country should be involved and benefit from their investment.

My previous example was that, the NYPO has played in North Korea, but I bet they have not played in Nebraska.   You would hard pressed to find a German City of any size in which The Berliners have not played.

Wynton does take JLCO on the road a lot.   He stays true to the music and is the most effective promoter of Jazz.   He did not change his concept of the music because he is in NYC.   His body is in NYC, but his heart is still in Nawlins.   Thank You Jesus.

Cheers