28-11-2014, 18:55
nimbus Wrote:What the guy is using is actually called a "Jazzbo" mandolin. jazzboCR, is that perchance where you got your username?
Does anyone know why the mandolin doesn't have more of a presence in gypsy jazz? I think it would go very well in the mix! Or does it, and am I just not listening to the right people? I mean, I think electric mandolins are making more of a presence these days, even outside of gypsy stuff, but classically I guess. Does anyone know more awesome players?
No, I started using that nom du Internet because of this guy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_%22Jazzbo%22_Collins
I agree with you about the mandolin; look into what Ricky Skaggs does with it, especially when playing with Bruce Hornsby --last night I posted on just that.
These may help also: http://www.jazzmando.com/ and http://www.jazz-mandolin.com/ Here's a group: http://www.jazz-mandolin.com/ and a guy: http://www.donstiernberg.com/
Good mandoboppin' to ya!
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
