Jazz

I'm joining jazz band, and this is my first year joining it. I got invited by one of the jazz band teachers. I play classical piano, and i do know some jazz music, but not so good at it. Do i need some special talent on piano to be in jazz band? what do i need to know specifically for jazz band? i dont wanna look like an idiot joining jazz band this year =( haha thx!

2007-08-14 23:10:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

After wading through some of the stuff on the Religion & Spirituality thing, I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions about where jazz and Jesus meet in harmony. Some of my favourites:

David Murray: Speaking In Tongues
Archie Shepp: Goin' Home
Charlie Haden/Hank Jones: Steal Away
Duke Ellington: Sacred Concerts
John Coltrane: A Love Supreme, Ascension
Charles Gayle: Spirits Above

Brubeck and Mary Lou Williams have done some good CJ also.

The complete works of Albert Ayler would seem to fit into the same category.

2007-08-13 17:58:41 · 6 answers · asked by Jean-Ikkyu D 1

I'm looking for free stations on basic over-the-air FM radio. Please give the numbers (i.e. 103.4).

2007-08-13 06:21:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I used to have this compilation of some really good jazz music that had great drumming and great everything else that was uplifting and now that I want it, I cant find it. Anybody have some really good artists or tracks that you can tell me about please so I can at least download some? Thanks guys I really appreciate your answers.

2007-08-12 22:38:34 · 6 answers · asked by will m 2

I am a teenage drummer and i want to find a group to play with. im not the best drummer ever-but i dont suck, where could i find a place 2 watch some good jazz groups and how can i find 1 to join-thnx!

2007-08-12 15:53:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is from a Japanese radio show back in 1995.
Anybody has the detail?

http://www.geocities.jp/catpochi/ann.mp3

2007-08-12 14:26:33 · 4 answers · asked by Pochi 1

i always heard good jazz songs in the cafe i went to.. but i was too afraid to asked who played it.. urgh... please..

2007-08-12 10:55:16 · 17 answers · asked by diyah 2

You actually hear music and tones and melodies. That's beautiful. You hear actual awesome bass. you hear drums with fill ins and complex patterns. you hear saxophone. you hear awesome piano and piano solos. you hear flute and many other instruments.

What's wrong with it? nothing! So why Jazz purists and other people say it's fake music and keep cursing at it.

Whocares if it's not improvisation....There have been many awesome vocal songs which are not improvised. And by the way, i don't know where you're living but names gain different meanings as years go by. So just because it's not your 1950's jazz, doesn't mean it's not jazz. It's 2007 jazz.

2007-08-12 01:45:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-11 15:45:05 · 12 answers · asked by Bien Chula 5

2007-08-10 14:39:23 · 1 answers · asked by jana42992 1

I mean not as many people listen to it as they used to.

2007-08-09 17:09:12 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

micheal buble's new cd is mostly all older songs. like " call me irresponsible","the best is yet to come" and "Mrs. jones",
so who first sang these songs?

2007-08-09 16:51:55 · 7 answers · asked by TAMMY S 1

These I know, who am I missing. Louie Armstrong invented the jazz solo. Lester Young set the early standard for sax tone. Charlie Parker changed the timing of Jazz to allow much greater expressive qualities. Basie and Ellington, brought Jazz to the masses among other things. Charlie Christian defined Jazz guitar. Coltraine reached a new horizon. Miles Davis for so many reasons.

How about piano greats, I am not up on that, was Art Tatum the first to use classical moves in Jazz. I will be unable to pick a best answer so will leave it up to the community. Thank you all.

2007-08-08 05:23:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I absolutley love modern big band. Not a big fan of vocals. Here is a short but representative list of my favorite bands:

Buddy Rich Big Band
Louie Bellson
Maynard Ferguson (with and without Big Bop Nouveau)
Airmen of Note
Stan Kenton
Bob Florence Limited Edition
Terry Gibbs Dream Band
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band
Wayne Bergeron
Mike Vax
Bill Watrous
Thilo Wolf (EXCELLENT German band)

I like large ensemble jazz. I say I like "modern" sounding big band but that's because I don't know how else to categorize this type of music as it encompasses practically every style of jazz. These big bands are very versatile. I guess you could say I really like high energy jazz. It doesn't have to be fast (Wayne Bergeron has some beautiful ballads), but it has to have lots of energy. Screaming trumpets is a plus, but not necessary. I have about 10 gigs and I want my collection to keep on growing, so who would you suggest? Loud is good too.

2007-08-07 07:48:01 · 8 answers · asked by Peatear Griffon 3

There was a song on smooth jazz 105.9 radio station yesterday at around 2, it sounded eastern and the guy said that he didnt know how to pronounce the album but the only spelling I caught was "aahr" and that the songs name was shatanay (shah-tun-ay) or something...does anyone know the artist?

2007-08-06 07:10:32 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking for jazz that inspires, lifts, or gives me a boost. Is there such a thing?

2007-08-04 12:23:46 · 12 answers · asked by Roger T 2

2007-08-04 05:59:16 · 1 answers · asked by JOkada 1

Anyone is welcomed to answer, but I appreciate expert opinions, especially. Thanks.

2007-08-02 20:05:08 · 20 answers · asked by Spencer S 2

I'm tring to play a couple of measures on a song (King Kong), wher theres some sixteen notes thats really fast. If you do know how to do it, please explain on how to do it , thanx.

2007-08-02 15:53:50 · 5 answers · asked by hilfigersurf 2

Gerry Rafferty's Baker Street

2007-08-01 23:15:01 · 7 answers · asked by Some Sitting Ducks 1

which one of these fantastic ladies was the one that died of an overdose?

2007-08-01 14:47:18 · 13 answers · asked by brandih1121 2

2007-07-30 05:05:01 · 4 answers · asked by tom the plumber 3

does anyone remember this commercial.. it came out a few years ago and it has jazz music playing in the background while mcenroe drives around in a nice black car. it was a luxury theme i think. im looking for the name of the song. thanks!

2007-07-28 17:03:49 · 3 answers · asked by supermantha 3

I am searching for some SMOOTH JAZZ can anyone give me a good song ?

2007-07-28 15:04:28 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2

This was left behind by a relative that used them professionally, playing in jazz quartets and also playing in several very high end clubs throughout the 40s, 50s and 60s. He was primarily a "brush man".

2007-07-25 17:09:51 · 3 answers · asked by revsuzanne 7

Dennis Irwin
Jeff "Tain" Watts
Marcus Strickland
Joe Lavano
(The sorely missed) Art Blakey

All family friends of mine, (Well, Dennis is my half-brothers dad) I'm curious to see how popular they are.

2007-07-25 15:27:51 · 7 answers · asked by Ana Makes Art. 3

Slow & sultry..like Jessica Rabbits song off 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit.' I got Peggy Lees original (do it right), but that was to fast. I'm looking for more slow, sexy songs from the old days. Thanks in advance :)

2007-07-25 02:43:12 · 3 answers · asked by Mia Forte 1

2007-07-24 14:22:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-24 14:04:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-24 13:59:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous