So continuing from our discussion in class, when I think of America's music...only Jazz (and maybe Georgia) comes to mind, because it wasn't imported from other parts of the world. It started, evolved, diversified, and came from here, (one could say We Built This City.. .on it) . It's the music that our grandparents juked, jumped, and jived to in the swing era, our parents heard it In a mellow tone at bars where they met one another, and now it's what we still hear in famous old restaurants and at amusement parks. But it's not what most of us listen to now by choice, and in a way, jazz is dying. We (or at least I) can't let that happen, It's the music I love, and I think all of you should listen (even though it's not quite in season) to the musicality, power, and brilliance that jazz holds in music - all styles. Finally, when Wayne Bergeron comes down from the sky.... have you anything to say to me?
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ReplyDeleteJazz...not a surprise.
ReplyDeleteAnd I must say, very punny allusions.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, Wayne Bergeron is so much better live and I had the great opportunity of seeing him at last year's Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic in Chicago. Secondly, Jazz is, yes, a dying art, however that's what makes it so unique (at least to me). I love being able to play jazz, because so many people can't. I know it makes me seem very egotistical, however the feeling of knowing something many people don't, is very rewarding. Also, 'Georgia on my Mind' is a great tune.
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