"Would it not be of infinitely more value to accept the fact that there is creativity taking place in any decade and any style?"
Infinitely.
That's why there are those things called "standards". It gives you a "standard" by which to compare contrast and most likely judge how two different artists perhaps from two totally different musical eras interpret and go about doing their thing differently in whatever way. All they have in common is most likely a popular song that remains popular to some extent because people continue to respond to it for whatever reason.
In case anyone cares. Each generation of listeners will appreciate the artists of their era on their own terms or they will not appreciate them. But playing standards howver one might artistically chose to do it provides the only concrete way to compare diverse talents over the years.
FWIW. It may not be worth anything to many, which is fine, but it is worth something to those who do care.
There are so many ways to enjoy music. that's why so many people take the time to imbibe.
Infinitely.
That's why there are those things called "standards". It gives you a "standard" by which to compare contrast and most likely judge how two different artists perhaps from two totally different musical eras interpret and go about doing their thing differently in whatever way. All they have in common is most likely a popular song that remains popular to some extent because people continue to respond to it for whatever reason.
In case anyone cares. Each generation of listeners will appreciate the artists of their era on their own terms or they will not appreciate them. But playing standards howver one might artistically chose to do it provides the only concrete way to compare diverse talents over the years.
FWIW. It may not be worth anything to many, which is fine, but it is worth something to those who do care.
There are so many ways to enjoy music. that's why so many people take the time to imbibe.