Re: popularity

Steve \ (zoot@interlog.com)
Fri, 11 Apr 1997 19:56:09 -0400


Sorry to repost this, but the heading read "Elson Trinidad wrote" when
it was me CHILI who wrote it. Don't want to put words in other peoples
mouths. This is my opinion...not Elson's!
Sorry Elson.

Chili

> Let's take a look at that all ilusive term Acid JAZZ. That second word
> IS JAZZ! For a established, recognized, and respected JAZZ magazine like
> Downbeat to take a serious, and respectful look at Acid Jazz, is
> completley a step in the right direction for the music. Especially if it
> is, "dying" or dead in the underground. It elevates it's status as a
> new, inspired and accepted form of jazz.
>
> And believe me, the last thing a write up in Downbeat is going to
> accomplish is place it in the mainstream. You'd need articles in SPIN
> and Rolling Stone for that to ever happen. All they're doing is giving
> overdue props from the jazz world.
>
> The damaging side of Acid jazz (from a jazz perspective) is it's lack
> of dynamics, it's lack of group improvisation and it's reliance on
> sequencers and drum machines. The other problem is the retro approach
> of bands like BNH and Jamaroqui. Both of these bands, while very
> talented, are simply rehashing grooves laid down in full force by Stevie
> Wonder and a zillion jazz/funk projects from the seventies.
>
> In "jazz land", a true imalgamation of hiphop beats (real drummer,
> please) and jazz sensibilities (harmonic approach, improvisation &
> interaction) is what will have staying power and modern relevance. This
> turns JAZZ into a music enjoyed not only by the people who wanna hear
> some dude blow, but also by the folks who wanna groove out. Kinda like
> the way jazz started out...party music!
>
>
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