RIP Threads

[Fab Foodie]

Something mellow....


View: https://youtu.be/hwmRQ0PBtXU

 

[Fab Foodie]

Something strangely familiar....


View: https://youtu.be/FIJ1irkCyew

 

[Chromatic]

And why not?
We have an eclectic mix (this morning we had Thomas Tallis on, the other evening we listened to a program about the Beastie Boys), but Jazz is the genre in the collection which is growing fastest and that we listen to most. Like all music it's a broad-church, am certain everybody can find something they like within (though get a bit pissed when people say 'ooo I don't get/like Jazz).
Recorded for the Telly-box we have Oil City Confidential, and Miles Davis Birth of the Cool. Both equally enjoyable in my book....

Yes you're right, anyone that has an interest in music would almost certainly be able to find something in the jazz world that they'd like.

I don't have that many but this is my favourite of my jazz records:

 

[All uphill]

A friend refers to some jazz genres as "when-does-the-tune-begin" music. In an affectionate way. I'm very fond of complicated music, have no tolerance for 'easy-listening'.

I agree; where's the interest in utterly predictable music?

 

[Fab Foodie]

Yes you're right, anyone that has an interest in music would almost certainly be able to find something in the jazz world that they'd like

I don't have that many but this is my favourite of my jazz records:

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Just had a quick listen - will add it to my shopping list - Cheers!

 

[Rusty Nails]

The most interesting thing on this thread is the Jazz discussion, its a Genre I have difficulty with, I love some of it, but the free form stuff I don't understand, they all seem to be playing something completely different to each other it soon becomes unlistenable to (by me)

As a nod to the thread I do like St James Infirmary played in a New Orleans jazz funeral style as an entrance to the Crematorium for my funeral.

I always think of jazz as primarily for the instrumentalist.....a sort of musical masturbation.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I agree; where's the interest in utterly predictable music?

There's a time and a place. Music need not be complex to be enjoyable or moving. Predictable sells as well.
On the other hand, with music what often appears simple is often surprisingly complex!

 

[Fab Foodie]

I always think of jazz as primarily for the instrumentalist.....a sort of musical masturbation.

Rock guitar solos anyone?

 

[Rusty Nails]

Rock guitar solos anyone?

Another form of onanism, just noisier.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I'm the only one 'out' it seems

I remember in the 80s you’d find abandoned Jazz magazines in the hedges.

 

[iandg]

Yes you're right, anyone that has an interest in music would almost certainly be able to find something in the jazz world that they'd like.

I don't have that many but this is my favourite of my jazz records:

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Partial to a bit of Coltrane, Mingus and Parker when I want to chill

 

[Fab Foodie]

Partial to a bit of Coltrane, Mingus and Parker when I want to chill

The Mingus 'Prom' some years back was magnificent!

 

[Andy in Germany]

Yes you're right, anyone that has an interest in music would almost certainly be able to find something in the jazz world that they'd like.

I think you may have put your finger on my problem, there.

I have so little interest in music that I can't recognise even the most famous bands. I once asked my music loving wife what band was playing on the radio, and she looked pityingly and answered "That's the Beatles..."

 

[iandg]

The Mingus 'Prom' some years back was magnificent!

Will check that out - I'm sure there's much more that I'd like if I explored the genre.

 

[markemark]

Jazz related but yet to see a better film with music at its centre than Whiplash. Some great music and one of the best character films ever made.