Notes_Norton

Sometimes playing slowly is more challenging than playing fast. There are so many things to consider for each note, dynamics, vibrato, intonation (or intentional pitch deviations), ornaments, phrasing, articulation, and so on. Often I listen to singers to get expression on my sax or wind synth because it sustains with breath. One example of slow and expressive is this one: or on sax the great Stan Getz:

Depends on how much time I have, and how much UTube is buffering on my slow Internet connection. I've discovered a lot of music I never would have given a try before, some of it very good and delightful, some of it not my proverbial cup of tea, some in-between, but always interesting. Often what I list I'm listening at home on my stereo (I have over 6,000 CDs and hundreds of LPs) and sometimes the post is a different version. Again, it depends on how my DSL is acting or acting up today. Right now I'm listening to the guy I consider the world's all-time greatest jazz singer, Mark Murphy and an album from the 1970s that doesn't have a bad or even mediocre cut on it. Everything is superb.

Thelonious Monk - Blue Monk

"***** Machine" - James Brown (Your video is better Wibbles)

I couldn't get the UTube to play. Wants to buffer endlessly. My ISP or whatever has occasional problems like that. :( But that won't stop me from voicing my opinion (for whatever that's worth). There are two facets to music, the technical and artistic. Both shredders on the guitar and jazz bebop players on keyboard, string, and wind instruments have accomplished the technical. Without the artistic, they are just a lot of empty notes IMHO. Then there is the rare soul who can take a lot of notes, add dynamics, negative space, melody and a lot of expressive nuances and make great music out of rapid-fire notes. That makes the music a joy. Whether you play slow or fast, what matters is whether it is empty notes or expressive music. That's my story and I'm sticking to it :D Notes

I missed it the first time around as I had my entire King Crimson album on my stereo, so after your kind words Pragi, I went back to listen and I think both you and Bill for the eargasm. Notes

Symphony #1 - Aram Khachaturian He's a lot more than that overplayed Sabre Dance

The Court Of The Crimson King - King Crimson I've always liked this one.

My friend David had his ID stolen... Now he's just Dav

El Pussycat - Mongo Santamaria

How about Beethoven's 5th symphony mixed with Perez Prado's Mambo #5? ( NOT the Lou Bega non-mambo abortion of Perez's #5 ).

Not practicing safe sax.

"Am I Wrong" - Keb' Mo'

Bohemian Rhapsody played on a ukulele by Jake Shimabukuro. It's pretty amazing to get that many parts of the song on a uke.

Before the crowbar was invented Crows had to drink at home.

I sued the airline for losing my luggage. I lost my case.

Autumn In New York - Billie Holiday I like Billie, but in small doses.

Before We Lose Tomorrow (Antes Que Seja Tarde) - Mark Murphy A nice interpretation of Ivan Lins, a find Brazilian composer with some Brazilian musicians as well.

Did you hear about the tire dealer that had a blowout sale?

"Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show" - Neil Diamond I think it's his best song. Musically IMO it borders on fine art, and the studio musicians (I assume The Wrecking Crew) did a fantastic job.

"You Can't Always Get What You Want" - Rolling Stones

Electric Avenue - Eddy Grant