Jazz for aficionados
That’s a good observation and accurate. It is part of the “set up” for the entrance of the soloist, whether it be vocal or instrumental. What does our resident Grant Green-phile think of this? https://youtu.be/2yZXafHQiIA |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWP77C4StLs pjw back in the late seventies when I started listening to Jazz Buddy Rich was one of my favorite artists and drummers( not as much today). I may have to buy That Bio when it comes out. you were correct I could only listen to several minutes of that rant. It's tasteless.I think it's pretty well-known that Jerry Seinfeld used several of buddie's quotes in different episodes. Here they are see above My favorite quote: " would you like to step outside and I'll show you what it's like" BTW - he was a black belt in karate and he probably could back up that statement! |
Jazz musicians have always loved comedians. No relative importance implied, but when all is said and done there are a lot more similarities than differences between a great comedian and a great jazz musician. The really good ones use inspiration, subtlety, creativity, adaptability, flexibility, and draw from what they have worked out and practiced in one manner or another to make it all seem spontaneous to their individual personalities. Comedy has had its Satchmo, Bird, Miles, etc. Thanks for that Seinfeld clip. |
