by gtr <xxx@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Aug 13, 2008 at 07:31 AM
On 2008-07-18 14:51:11 -0700, ottguit@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
said:
>>> << smooth "jazz" is a form of pop music which strives for mediocracy
and
>>> has nothing to do with jazz. doesn't belong in a jazz group. jazz is
>>> like minded musicians thinking out loud. >>
>>
>>> jazz is even more fun when it's un-like minded musicians thinking out
>>> loud. :)
>>
>>> pat
>>
>> And most of it sounds more like chaos than music. I prefer
>> arrangements where every part contributes to the harmony of the whole
>> sound.
>
> The idea of Jazz is to Not be too arranged.
Are Ellington's and Kenton's efforts jazz?
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