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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