[Discussion] Jazz: History, Styles and Artists

Originally Posted by bob_the_sane

...what the hell is that in "Voodoo Child"?!

I seem to recall from the liner notes that it's tubist Howard Johnson buzzing his mouthpiece into the bell of his tuba...

Yeah...it's odd. Gil Evans in the 70s was a strange scene... more on that later!

Just wanted to add to the "thank you"s. This is very informative, and I can't wait to listen to the samples. I've been trying to get into jazz for a while now, but I didn't have a clue which styles I like, which musicians to explore, ect.

So, like I said, thanks!

Originally Posted by ChrisLK

Just wanted to add to the "thank you"s. This is very informative, and I can't wait to listen to the samples. I've been trying to get into jazz for a while now, but I didn't have a clue which styles I like, which musicians to explore, ect.

So, like I said, thanks!

You're very welcome...Some samples may have disappeared, feel free to PM if you want suggestions and such.

Coming soon: Hard bop.

Hard bop

Can't wait...

I'm enjoying reading these.

I have a silly, but serious question... Did the last movement (the rhythmic variation 4) of Beethoven's last sonata impact jazz in any way?

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Originally Posted by Anders

I have a silly, but serious question... Did the last movement (the rhythmic variation 4) of Beethoven's last sonata impact jazz in any way?

Wow. I'd never heard that before.

It likely did affect early jazz - early writers like Scott Joplin or Jelly Roll Morton were quite schooled in the European classical traditions, and merged this with the rhythmic aspect of African origins.

Rhythmically and harmonically, very hip writing for Beethoven, I must say!

Cool! Thanks for mentioning this.

Originally Posted by Anders

I'm enjoying reading these.

I have a silly, but serious question... Did the last movement (the rhythmic variation 4) of Beethoven's last sonata impact jazz in any way?

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This is awesome! My love for Beety's music grows every time I hear something new. His ability to surprise hasn't diminished whatsoever

Thanks for posting this

Indeed Sonata No. 32 is awesmoe on that part!

On the point of my post:

Once more Robin, my hat's off to you! Kudos for doing this. I'm also lurking in this thread, silently (until now)

But, damn, I have to go. I'll have to listen to these tomorrow...

Awesome, thanks Robin

When's bossa nova?