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Any smooth jazz fans out there?

I've really become quite the smooth jazz fan over these past few years having Sirius radio and the Watercolors station. I've taken a liking to Brian Hughes smooth jazz guitar. Anyone know him? He's from California and performs that west coast sound. If you've ever heard the background music on the Weather Channel when they broadcast weather on the 8's, that's Brian Hughes. Listen over a great sound system and you'll love it. Also names such as Lee Ritenour, Larry Carlton, Fourplay, Norman Brown, Euge Groove, Paul Taylor, Peter White, and the of course Spyro Gyra. Any feedback?
pdn
machine
71 posts
 
why is it considered jazz?why should anyone "zip it"
loomisjohnson
1,909 posts
 
well said, chasmal. damn the thought police. it's your god-given right to dis smooth jazz; query why anyone who bristles at contrary opinion is posting on the internet in the first place.
dgarretson
2,594 posts
 
Smooth jazz is too slippery to vilify outright. Pat Metheny, Oregon, Jan Garbarek, even the great Jim Hall & Bill Evans play both sides of the fence.
tubegroover
2,320 posts
 
"That said, paraphrasing the Duke; "there's only 2 types of music, good & bad"

Chazro I think I heard Louie say that exact same quote on the "Jazz" series by Ken Burns but maybe the Duke said it first, who knows?
tubegroover
2,320 posts
 
"Censoring opinion is the gateway to narrowmindedness. There is nothing wrong with naming crap when you hear it. It strengthens resolve. Hail satan"

Chasmal, saying you "hate" something is one thing calling it "crap" without adding "IMO" is in my opinion a bit offensive. A little courtesay is warranted especially in light of the the OP preferences and feedback he was looking for were directed towards like minded individuals. The question asked was reasonable but some of the corresponding responses seemed unduly rude. It is easy enough to say you don't like something without going over the top and calling it crap. According to who? Oh, excuse me, You!
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