Jazz for aficionados
Great Miles, Keegiam; and that live clip from acman3 is one of my favorite things on the Tube. SOTA Jazz. One of the nicest recent trio recordings from of my favorite piano players. Some very thoughtful playing: https://youtu.be/EZzAxLtAn0c https://youtu.be/g4lxB16xNWw https://youtu.be/3FCZRKJ_NN0 |
Nice Barron tracks, thanks Frogman. When I began listening the "Speed Trap," it seemed unmistakable that I was hearing the influence of one of the greats he probably revered as he was coming up. Then the second track - same effect, but now I was hearing a different influential player. And the third. It seems Barron has mastered creating his own sound while also recalling the styles and sounds of his favorite predecessors. Interesting - or just my imagination? |
Very good observation, Keegiam. I would say, not your imagination at all. I suppose one could say that about just every Jazz player to one degree or another, but I think it’s particularly relevant with Barron; and that’s a good thing. Check out his comments in these programs notes; the second paragraph in particular: https://www.playbill.com/article/jazz-at-lincoln-center-kenny-barron-words-and-music |
The plot thickens. It should be no surprise the influence I heard in "Speed Trap" is Monk. Now I learn Barron had a group with Charlie Rouse in the 80's. Thanks for the article link Frogman. JFA has made me feel like a music school student the last few months - I'm enjoying expanding my knowledge. Thank you all, really. |
