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The great Oscar Peterson, When Summer Comes. Check out the guitar player.
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11-21-2022 03:49 PM
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From Japan, in the late 80’s, the Keith Jarrett Trio, Blame it on my youth.
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The Keith Jarrett trio, with Paul Motion, and Gary Peacock, on a supreme ballad, It’s Easy To Remember
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Perhaps we should consider electing "2b" JGF's music archivist. You must have an amazing collection! So, here's one for the books--- the soulful Sonny Criss with an Allstar crew playing "Memories of You." Enjoy
Marinero
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Originally Posted by Marinero
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So, during my morning listening session, this wonderful ballad was sung by the inimitable Nancy Wilson and some tasty guitar work by Gene Bertoncini. We must listen to the vocalists if we want our music to sing. Enjoy . . . Marinero
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And, did we forget about Etta Jones???
Marinero
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Originally Posted by jameslovestal
I know you are a film buff. Did you enjoy the 1957 film?
Marinero
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Originally Posted by RLetson
I am aware, the arguing about taste makes no sense, However because the OP is particulary about what differentiates a ballad solo, it makes sense to analyze that Grappelli is an example of missing the OP point.
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"However because the OP is particulary about what differentiates a ballad solo, it makes sense to analyze that Grappelli is an example of missing the OP point." Gabor
Hi, G,
Thanks for your reply. I'm not 100% certain what you meant by the above quote but for clarity did you mean that Grappelli's improvisational speed in the above music contradicts Shirly Horn's quote(not mine) in my original post? If so, I would say that there are many musical personalities in the Jazz world and many interpretations of "What is a Ballad." It doesn't make any performance "right or wrong" but it does detail how a musician perceives the musical form. Grappelli like Parker was known for his speed. It was part of his musical legacy and musicians of this ilk displayed their prowess as part of their musical personality. It does not dismiss their creativity or taste but rather defines their take on the genre. I like Grappelli. I like Parker. However, if I'm in the mood for a ballad, they won't be on my playlist. So, I like potato vodka, strong/complex cigars, and hearty Bordeaux's . . . isn't it great we all don't think the same . . . Thanks again for your honest reply.
Marinero
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Yes I meant that way.
I strongly agree with the approach to be melodic and do not throw canned runs. I also felt that bluesy riffs break the mood in Blue in Green.
It is different to have speed in Cherokee and Blue in Green. Practically I listened that as an antithesis demonstration "Art of Ballad"
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Originally Posted by Gabor
Thus Spake Zarathustra . . .
Marinero
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Freddie Hubbard, I Remember Clifford
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Freddie Hubbard, a CTI classic, Lonely Town
Last edited by 2bornot2bop; 12-05-2022 at 12:40 AM.
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Freddie Hubbard, Yesterday’s Thoughts
& Moment to Moment
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Dexter Gordon, remastered, Darn That Dream
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And one of the kewlest ballads ever recorded, from Round Midnight, Body and Soul, with the great John McLaughlin on guitar, before he went crazy…
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Miles, Round Midnight
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Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
Thx for posting
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