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#151526 by J-HALEY
Sat Aug 06, 2011 3:32 am
From my perspective. If anyone gives a crap. I started out as a classical violinst at 11 years of age it was not pretty (the horse hairs) on that bow can be a bit like fingernails on a blackboard LOL! Fortunately for my mom that didn't last very long! Being from Texas naturally I levitated to Bob Wills and the twin Fiddles (poor Miss Hertzer) After that I dicovered Rock & Roll. Anyway my point is that the natural progression of musical preference is JAZZ! Oh My GAWD! there are some Jazzers down here in H-Town that will BLOW your mind.

DID I mention that this weekend is the HOUSTON JAZZ FESTIVAL OMG Kyle Turner the Man on SAX! I am getting Goose Pimples just thinking ABOAT IT! 8)

#151586 by Black57
Sun Aug 07, 2011 2:29 am
J-HALEY wrote:From my perspective. If anyone gives a crap. I started out as a classical violinst at 11 years of age it was not pretty (the horse hairs) on that bow can be a bit like fingernails on a blackboard LOL! Fortunately for my mom that didn't last very long! Being from Texas naturally I levitated to Bob Wills and the twin Fiddles (poor Miss Hertzer) After that I dicovered Rock & Roll. Anyway my point is that the natural progression of musical preference is JAZZ! Oh My GAWD! there are some Jazzers down here in H-Town that will BLOW your mind.

DID I mention that this weekend is the HOUSTON JAZZ FESTIVAL OMG Kyle Turner the Man on SAX! I am getting Goose Pimples just thinking ABOAT IT! 8)


Well, if I were in Houston, you know where I'd be right now. I got somethin' for you Jeff. I'll be right back. Sorry Jeff...here it is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-pX1lKS ... re=related

Note to self: Never attempt to post anything when I am sleepy as h*ll.

#151634 by Jimbo1969
Mon Aug 08, 2011 12:10 am
Hey all. Yup I'm a newb. I've always liked jazz singers. I'm more blues/rock based but would love to fuse into jazz one day. The latest being Amy Winehouse. I've heard some of her music before her death, but decided to download more of her music and learn more about this interesting woman. She truly was a gem and her music and vocal style is outstanding. The most genuine vocals I've heard in a long time. So cool she was able to cross jazz with modern pop. And more sexual and honest than any of the pop divas. True genious. Her band is brilliant as well. I believe her music will live on for along time. Awesome

#151642 by Black57
Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:19 am
J-HALEY wrote:Thats a great one Mary thanks for posting I really enjoyed it!

Here's how we do it in H-Town 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnvsBebVPmE


Thanks for that Jeff. I must admit, nothing makes me more competitve than seeing another black woman play flute...don't ask me why. I remember when I first saw Bobbi Humprey in a jazz magazine. I remember taking the magazine and sticking it in the back of all the other magazines, hoping no one sees it. I love Althea's playing though. I need to get a mic like hers. Vocal mics suck for wind players.

Give me till september 24th, I got somethin' fer ya.

#151643 by Black57
Mon Aug 08, 2011 3:21 am
Jimbo1969 wrote:Hey all. Yup I'm a newb. I've always liked jazz singers. I'm more blues/rock based but would love to fuse into jazz one day. The latest being Amy Winehouse. I've heard some of her music before her death, but decided to download more of her music and learn more about this interesting woman. She truly was a gem and her music and vocal style is outstanding. The most genuine vocals I've heard in a long time. So cool she was able to cross jazz with modern pop. And more sexual and honest than any of the pop divas. True genious. Her band is brilliant as well. I believe her music will live on for along time. Awesome


Yeah, it's too bad that her demons got the best of her, but her spirit will linger just like Jimi's and Janis'.

Oh, and another thing, nearly all jazz players began with the blues.

#151905 by DreadyLuke
Thu Aug 11, 2011 9:19 pm
Big fan of jazz here as well but sometimes i feel like I'm in the minority at least in my area.
I remember the first time i came to truly realize the huge amount of skill and musical knowledge it takes to be a jazz musician and it made me appreciate the genre even more.
I have been toying around with the idea of mixing the style with more unconventional instruments but that will have to wait until i find a band.

Here's an example from one of my biggest inspirations, check out the awesome flute solo at 4:17
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHFn0vHF6-c

#151921 by Black57
Fri Aug 12, 2011 4:38 am
DreadyLuke, loved that video...Thanks. I would also like to share this one by Dave Valentin playing Black Bird.

#151946 by babbuwodi
Fri Aug 12, 2011 11:05 am
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#163091 by Capers182
Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:57 pm
DreadyLuke wrote:Big fan of jazz here as well but sometimes i feel like I'm in the minority at least in my area.
I remember the first time i came to truly realize the huge amount of skill and musical knowledge it takes to be a jazz musician and it made me appreciate the genre even more.
I have been toying around with the idea of mixing the style with more unconventional instruments but that will have to wait until i find a band.

Here's an example from one of my biggest inspirations, check out the awesome flute solo at 4:17
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHFn0vHF6-c


LUKE!!! On the slim chance that you read this can you please email me at wearealexkid AT hotmail DOT co DOT uk (not sure what this site is like for posting email addresses) We are looking for a guy with your exact mix of skills. Drop me a message and i'll explain all.

Cheers

Nick

#163503 by JazzAnarchy
Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:10 pm
Yeah, I'm interested in jazz (duh.) I'd post some of my saxophone stuff, but I'm too much of a coward. I'm nowhere on the level of Black57, but I do love it.

#163513 by JCP61
Fri Jan 27, 2012 12:28 am
JazzAnarchy wrote:Yeah, I'm interested in jazz (duh.) I'd post some of my saxophone stuff, but I'm too much of a coward. I'm nowhere on the level of Black57, but I do love it.


to hell with that,
go ahead and play
f'em
to quote steely dan
"I cried when I wrote this song, sue me if I played it wrong"

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