The irony of this supposed disagreement is that I completely agree with Schubert’s comments. He is exactly right. However, respectfully, I am left with the feeling of “so what?”. This does not in any way change the fact that I know of many for whom God and spirituality has been their pathway to morality. If anyone thinks that this is not so, or that there is no value in this, then there really is disagreement. What is getting lost here is that I was not advocating for one approach in “official education” vs another since clearly both bring their own problems. I am describing a symptom of one approach as I see it. Btw, I don’t see where it has been suggested that anyone would have an “exclusive right to spirituality”. Simply opening the door, or more accurately keeping the door open, to it seems to me to be far less exclusive than actively shutting the door to it; and there lies the problem.
Jazz for aficionados
Jazz for aficionados
I'm going to review records in my collection, and you'll be able to decide if they're worthy of your collection. These records are what I consider "must haves" for any jazz aficionado, and would be found in their collections. I wont review any record that's not on CD, nor will I review any record if the CD is markedly inferior. Fortunately, I only found 1 case where the CD was markedly inferior to the record.
Our first album is "Moanin" by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. We have Lee Morgan , trumpet; Benney Golson, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Jymie merrit, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
The title tune "Moanin" is by Bobby Timmons, it conveys the emotion of the title like no other tune I've ever heard, even better than any words could ever convey. This music pictures a person whose down to his last nickel, and all he can do is "moan".
"Along Came Betty" is a tune by Benny Golson, it reminds me of a Betty I once knew. She was gorgeous with a jazzy personality, and she moved smooth and easy, just like this tune. Somebody find me a time machine! Maybe you knew a Betty.
While the rest of the music is just fine, those are my favorite tunes. Why don't you share your, "must have" jazz albums with us.
Enjoy the music.
I'm going to review records in my collection, and you'll be able to decide if they're worthy of your collection. These records are what I consider "must haves" for any jazz aficionado, and would be found in their collections. I wont review any record that's not on CD, nor will I review any record if the CD is markedly inferior. Fortunately, I only found 1 case where the CD was markedly inferior to the record.
Our first album is "Moanin" by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. We have Lee Morgan , trumpet; Benney Golson, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Jymie merrit, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
The title tune "Moanin" is by Bobby Timmons, it conveys the emotion of the title like no other tune I've ever heard, even better than any words could ever convey. This music pictures a person whose down to his last nickel, and all he can do is "moan".
"Along Came Betty" is a tune by Benny Golson, it reminds me of a Betty I once knew. She was gorgeous with a jazzy personality, and she moved smooth and easy, just like this tune. Somebody find me a time machine! Maybe you knew a Betty.
While the rest of the music is just fine, those are my favorite tunes. Why don't you share your, "must have" jazz albums with us.
Enjoy the music.
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I will keep my response on the subject of religion and spirituality short. I think believing in a "higher power" not of this Earth has helped heal millions upon millions worldwide. I myself am Irish Catholic and I do believe. And yes it helps me to get through this "temporary life" here on Earth which has been spiraling out of control in the 20th and now 21st century. |
Here is classical composer Roberto Sierra talking about his "Concerto For Saxophones" which he wrote specifically with James Carter in mind to play all the saxes. James also shares his insights into the piece. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBqe4x1hFqo This, IMHO is a great recording and Sierra's choice of James Carter on Tenor and Soprano sax is a tribute to the genius that is James Carter. |
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