Why isn't jazz appreciated?

Question

Artists like Boney James, Brian Culbertson, Kem, Davis Sanborn has such beautiful music. It's a shame that it isn't in the scene

Answer 1

It is. It just depends on what scene you're in. Jazz has influenced almost all modern music in one way or another. Norah Jones and .... Dang. I forgot her name. The black girl from England whose music is pretty popular right now...her video is riding a bike...song says, "Girl put your records on..."

All jazz inspired. As far as pure jazz, it's got a pretty big following. In my area, there are radio atations dedicated just to jazz, and jazz bars scattered all over the downtown area. And look at New Orleans. What would that city have been without jazz? You just have to know where to look.

Answer 2

A lot of jazz rhythms are more difficult to follow than those in classical, blues, R&B, country or other popular music. Jazz is something which can be beautiful or horrible (some of the "atonal" jazz I've heard is worse than an appliance that's not working properly) but since a lot of people don't hear all that much of it, all they have to do is hear one or two works they aren't fond of & they will decide that they "don't like jazz". The artists that are truly talented always seem to be able to make a living at it even if it isn't the hottest ticket in town (which can also be a good thing, because it's easier to get into their concerts than it is for a "pop star's" concert).

Answer 3

Some people say it sounds like elevator music, but I love jazz. It is very relaxing. I like all those artists you mentioned, except Sanborn I have never heard of. I also love Chris Botti, Lizz Wright, Pieces of a Dream, and I adore old jazz greats like Ella and Billie. Have you heard those jazz CD's Hidden Beach Recordings Presents: Unwrapped, volume 1, 2, 3, 4, and so forth. Those are great CD's! "Urban" jazz recordings influenced by rap songs.

Answer 4

I very much appreciate jazz!!! I'm partial to guitarists like Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour, Rippingtons, Nils, Steve Laury, Stanley Jordan, etc. I have always been a fan of David Sanborn.
My favorite legends are Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Django Reinhart, Paul Desmond, etc

Answer 5

I won't say it isn't appreciated, but it's more savored by those who do. I watched Ken Burn's mini series on Jazz some years ago and came away with a whole new appreciation for the music; I won't lie, I am a bit old school in my appreciation; I have a brother in law who is a Pat Metheny fan to the hilt and I like what Wynton Marsalis is doing to the art.

Answer 6

I would imagine that it doesn't have a large following because it is not music to dance to.
And most people listening to music want to get up and dance.
And in my case, I'm not to keen on it because with a lot of it, you can not understand the lyrics.
I also do not like bands that have mostly brass instruments.

But this is just my personal opinion.

Answer 7

Jazz lyrics, like country music, concentrate on failed relationships, broken hearts, depression, betrayal and vulnerability. It can be very confronting to face those kinds of scenarios and emotional trauma.

Answer 8

its beautiful until the people start mumblings made up words.
then its just sounds a retard trying to sound a doorknob.

Answer 9

i live in New Orleans..

so no prob wit it here .. =)

Answer 10

I like it. It soothes my mind.