Nasir Rasheed wrote:
>
> I don't think Bukem et al consider themselves Jazz Musicians. They are
> producers who are inspired by jazz music and thus make music from this
> inspirational standpoint.
I've always wondered about this, people that make music [in self-sufficient
digital environments] these days hesitate to call themselves "musicians" and
prefer to be "producers." While they indeed produce, is the use of the phrase
done as a reaction against stereotypical traditional musicians (i.e. jaded
attitudes, flakes, snobs, people who leech off their significant others' living
quarters, people that miss rehearsal and show up late to the gig and still
demand X amount of money for the night...), people with ego and communication
problems, etc).
For my drum n bass music, I play the contemporary role of "producer." But I have
no problem being a "musician." Or am I just behind the times?
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