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Is there a place for jazz?

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Re: Is There A Place for Jazz?

posted at September 14, 2012 11:10 PM EDT

nuhips

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The true American music form. there better be a place for it. Too much of it lately has become the smooth variety. Lucky to live in a city that has some of the best high school big jazz bands in the world

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Re: Is There A Place for Jazz?

posted at September 15, 2012 5:55 AM EDT

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Not hard to answer that question. Not for me, anyway. Jazz is a life saver some days. There is just nothing like it. It takes me away from my cares and woes of the day and I get transported somewhere else. That doesn't mean I don't like classical, too. They each have their different way of feeding the soul. I don't think you learn to like jazz. You either do or you don't. I grew up in a small town in Oklahoma. I was probably the only person in town who enjoyed jazz when I was a teenager. It might have improved some by now, but I doubt it. I used to go to the Gibson jazz festival in Denver. Several jazz greats would come into town for the weekend once a month and just blow. It was a happening every month. I hope I never have to not have jazz in my life.

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Re: Is There A Place for Jazz?

posted at September 15, 2012 6:52 AM EDT

hermbob

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Is there a place for breathing?

I grew up in the big band era----"In the Mood" came out when I was an eighth grader.

U Tube of Oscar Peterson and Count Basie--"Blues" --- speaks to it.

Gypsy Jazz [manouche] takes it further-----.

Miles et.al. were another part.

Saw Louis Armstrong, Jack Teagarden, Barney Bigard, Fatha Hines, Orville Shaw, Cozy Cole, Velma Middleton

Spring 1946--Michigan Theater, AnnArbor---stayed for two shows.

Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington--at a mall in A2.

Danced to the big bands at Eastwood Gardens, Detroit.

etc. etc. etc.

Newer names not household names---takes some looking to find them. [Local WEMU and WRCJ ---program lots of

the good stuff.]

A PLACE FOR JAZZ-? A PLACE FOR MUSIC?

This from a Highland bagpiper.

Herm Steinman

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Re: Is There A Place for Jazz?

posted at September 15, 2012 10:26 AM EDT

arkjazz

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There will always be a place for jazz music regardless of the type of jazz or the age of the listener. Traditional jazz, classic jazz, new orleans jazz, or what has been called dixieland, has applealed to an audiance that is getting older. However, young musicians such as those in the Baby Soda jazz band and others who play with Dan Levison in NYC give me hope that there will be a younger audiance catching on. Improvising with jazz music will always have the people who play it and the folks who listen. Jazz music is forever.

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Re: Is There A Place for Jazz?

posted at September 15, 2012 10:44 AM EDT

olund

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I'm particularly fond of Maria Schneider, a contemporary jazz composer and orchestra leader. Visit her site at mariaschneider.com. Lots of material there, including lots of her music. Check out "Hang Gliding" for an earlier album, vor example.

olundjr@yahoo.com

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Re: Is There A Place for Jazz?

posted at September 15, 2012 11:36 AM EDT

marcmorg

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Jazz has always been first and foremost about live performances. What makes it different than so many other genres is the emphasis on improvisation--preferably when the musicians are right in front of you and are reacting to the vibe in the room. Still, nothing can set the tone in my house for a brunch or dinner party than a little classic jazz on the speakers. Did you know that AARP.org now offers a free streaming channel of Internet jazz radio? You can try it out by clicking on this link and then clicking on the jazz or smooth jazz channel:

http://www.aarp.org/etc/aarp/statics/global/html/slacker-player.html

Enjoy!

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Re: Is There A Place for Jazz?

posted at September 16, 2012 12:57 AM EDT

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I was wondering if anyone knows of a place that I might find Oliver Nelson's Jazzhattan Suite. I have looked but so far no luck not even one song on YouTube. I had it on vinyl but when I moved years ago I was missing a few things besides records. Thanks if you have any info.
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It has never been reissued in full, but 5 of the 6 compositions have been reissued on Verve Jazz Masters 48

Verve 314527 654-2. Marketplace sellers at amazon.com are selling used copies starting at $12.46 when I just looked. It is out of print.

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Re: Is There A Place for Jazz?

posted at September 16, 2012 1:37 AM EDT

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A little detective work and I found the missing track as an mp3 file at amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Argo-Verve-Impulse-Studio-Sessions/dp/B006MQFCMW/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1347773627&sr=1-2&keywords=oliver+nelson+argo+verve

The date is also complete on a 6-CD set, used selling for about 75 bucks at amazon, also

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Re: Is There A Place for Jazz?

posted at September 16, 2012 4:47 PM EDT

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I haven't looked but you can check the streaming music services, for example Spotify, MOG or Rhapsody

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Re: Is There A Place for Jazz?

posted at September 17, 2012 11:56 AM EDT

ddoorn

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Bigtime jazz fan here...but a fussy one too, lol. I have very wide, varied interests however generally am NOT a fan of big band jazz. I prefer my jazz with small ensembles without a lot of horns, a single sax, trumpet or flute. A top-notch rhythm section is a must! I play guitar and am partial to great guitarists such as some of the ones below.

Mostly my interests wind between 1) the European, ECM label artists, especially works from the 1970s & 80s, folks like Keith Jarrett, Pat Metheny, Ralph Towner, Oregon, Paul Winter, Chick Corea 2) Brazilian Bossa Nova-related artists such as Jobim, Gilberto, Sergio Mendes, Marcio Faraco, Celso Fonseca, Trio Da Paz & Romero Lubambo and 3) Some funky, smooth jazz, but generally of the older CTI label artists such as Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Earl Klugh, Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Turrentine & Hubert Laws. Throw select tracks from Acoustic Alchemy and Rippingtons in the mix.

I miss the concerts I used to see for free while ushering at Michigan State University back in the 70's for the campus jazz organizations!

Don

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