11-06-2014, 22:57
Music Head Wrote:Duke liked to refer to jazz as black classical music. In this case, I tend to agree.
Principally, because he made it so--it was not organic growth, like European classical (composers building on centuries of tradition); it was forced growth, propelled by his genius and forcefulness. Also his acceptance of the peccadillos of his players and collaborators.
That good tune: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBvjPiZ1t6o
For those who don't know or have forgotten: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_ellington
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR