Jazz for aficionados
Frogman, glad you're back with a most concise post, plus I've posted something you were unaware of; that's a first. (no rib intended) Roy Hargrove: That is the most energized group I've ever seen; I think they had enough percussionists, those guys really propelled the music. Without a doubt, I will have to add Roy Hargrove to my shopping list. Enjoy the music. |
Byrd sounds superb on "Here Am I". Great cut and great composition. One of the things that should be mentioned is Byrd’s beautiful tone on the trumpet. He was a really great trumpet player from a technical standpoint whose tone didn’t get fuzzy when he played softly. I love the clarity of his tone with just the right amount (for me) of brightness. One gets the sense that he could play in the stratosphere if he wanted to (not all trumpet players can) but refused to resort to gimmicky playing and gratuitous "high energy". Because of this restraint in his playing I find some of his genre choices later in his career especially curious. |
After I got over the initial shock of Byrds changeover (it only took 20 years) I began to like some of his new music. Once I accepted the fact that it ain't jazz, I listened to it for what it is. While most of this new music is geared to someone much younger than me, I'm not so old that I done forgot what it's like to have wild hormones; that's what "Rock Creek Park" is about. Enjoy the music. |
Today's Listen: Another group that fell short of the expectations / hype of the Jazz movers and shakers.. Seems as if they only recorded four albums. I have these two. I think they went solo afterwards. I like them both. The Harper Brothers -- REMEMBRANCE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENrbb--xg3s The Harper Brothers -- ARTISTRY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJqbL6VWo4Q&list=PLmlILoFRlWlqs_q-QLUu7Vs6IvI8A_soT As Cannonball might say, Check it out. Cheers |
