and i sort of would like to stay clear of the Kenny G’s and Maynard Fergeson’s I don’t consider them Jazz.
Here are a couple of stereotypes which I have heard from instrumentalists whom I have known:
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Some university students have noticed that instrumental students do better in sight-singing class than vocal students.
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Since instrumentalists always accompany vocalists and never the other way around, they get the idea that they are superior to instrumentalists. If they make an error in rhythm, they expect the instrumentalist to accommodate that error.
Here are a couple of jokes which I got off the Internet:
How many sopranos does it take to change a light bulb?
One. She stands still while the world revolves around her.
How many sopranos does it take to change a light bulb?
Two. One stands on a chair and the other pulls the chair out from under her.
I plead guilty to holding these stereotypes myself.
Wikipedia says it was a result of Ellington’s extremely successful 1932 U.K tour, but other than that there is no other info. Why was this so damaging to the union?
Can there be certain patterns involved? Or is it beyond science, certain minds thought; individuals?
Chaos theory? etc…?
Please explain!
I enjoy jazz music from the 50s and am trying to find out more about it, any additional advice would be appreciated, such as websites I could visits, and albums to purchase.
I am a cellist, and my sister is a pianist, and we just played today in a wedding. I’m wondering where else a small classical group would be needed? Also, if you are a freelance musician and know what your talking about, what can we do to get our name out? Flyers? Random handing out of business cards? i’ve volunteered at nursing homes, and salon shops to try and get my name around
any suggestions?
Does anyone have suggestions for smooth/contemporary jazz musicians? I like the easy-listening groove of this musical genre, and I was hoping to get some suggestions on good artists in this area. Thanks!
I’m looking for posters of concert halls or famous classical/jazz musicians (composers, performers, improvisers, stages, audiences) to add a little inspiration to my dorm room. Where might I find something like this?
The two criteria are 1. How good they are 2. How likely they are not to be around much longer. Please put your lists in rank order.
I love classical music, especially Yiruma – he’s one of my favorites. Vanessa Mae, Beethoven, Bach, Debussy, etc. Do you have any other people who you think I would like?