These problems are inevitable in a musical genre that encompasses as
diverse groups as DJ Krush, Jamiroquai, and the Chemical Brothers. These
sounds, to the untrained ear, seem entirely dissimilar. However, in many
ways this diversity is the music's appeal. We should all revel in the
idea of djs and musicians respecting eachother and collaborating where
possible.
As someone who definitely falls on the experimental/hip hop side of
things, I must agree with the original post that said we have gotten away
from live-instrument acid jazz and have moved into a new phase. I think
this is due in part to a string of strong experimental releases and a
string of weak live-instrument releases. However, this trend might be
reversed with the Greyboy Allstars and their California kin. I would love
to see more releases like that as opposed to the last Jamiroquai and
Incognito.
Just an opinion, flame me if you must
Keith
KWillis@vms1.gmu.edu