tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9025948832913694345.post6047664794905764283..comments2024-03-22T02:15:56.280-07:00Comments on Jersey Jazzman: Jazzman Christmas Music Festival!Dukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535645107179796099noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9025948832913694345.post-87920265649381435772015-12-25T20:00:16.088-08:002015-12-25T20:00:16.088-08:00When you want good Christmas jazz, turn to the Jer...When you want good Christmas jazz, turn to the Jersey Jazzman http://thewei.com/kimi/when-you-want-good-christmas-jazz-turn-to-the-jersey-jazzman/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10048485325665135187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9025948832913694345.post-1081999766003793352015-12-25T18:10:29.458-08:002015-12-25T18:10:29.458-08:00Jersey,
First, thank you for a wonderful selectio...Jersey,<br /><br />First, thank you for a wonderful selection of artists. <br /><br />I'm old enough to have seen the Duke live (in Cincinnati at the Taft Auditorium). I was dragged there by a good friend, excellent trombone player and member of our little 'jazz combo', probably much more than a member. He (and Duke) taught me that music transcended race. I once owned the Duke's 'Nutcracker' album (on vinyl). It, or course, wore out, but Ellington is an American Music great. <br /><br />And, of course, Evans was such a genius. Nothing he recorded was less than awesome. How sad that he died so young. But, it was, of course, his choice and, no doubt, he had his reasons. It is selfish of me to wish that he had lived in pain simply for my benefit. <br /><br />Booker T,Jimmy Smith and, particularly, Neville remind me (white kid) of my sudden introduction to R&B in Cleveland when I went to college. The little blues bar down the street, with it's wonderful local Hammond B-3 artist (several times a week, cutting into my activity as an astronomy major). Wow! That guy was GOOD. And, seeing Dizzy, live, in a sparsely populated club near E. 55th St. with a small group.... What a master He was. I'm sorry to hear that the meeting between Jimmy and Booker didn't go well. Musicians need to listen and learn (and respect talent, even if it plays in a different style, or from a different culture) Most do.<br /><br />I loved your 'Kinks' selection! (probably more because of the message you and I both admire rather than the music, although no one could doubt the musical competency of the performers). Emerson, etc. were not on my radar (being older than you), but there is no doubt about either the keyboard virtuosity on display or the homage to the path set by the Duke.<br /><br />I see what you mean about Patinkin. A vocalist, for sure, as he clearly studies how to use his voice as an instrument. And, a bit on invention, for sure.<br /><br />Handel.. I was raised on it. But thanks for reminding us about the great 'Charlie Brown' soundtrack. If only most of us remembered the message.<br /> <br /><br /> Daedalushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13689616455316136120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9025948832913694345.post-73275175819036092702015-12-25T12:34:57.372-08:002015-12-25T12:34:57.372-08:00Lovely, Duke, thank you!,Lovely, Duke, thank you!,mikedad97https://www.blogger.com/profile/06639062843136291564noreply@blogger.com