-
Originally Posted by orasnon
Originally Posted by ejwhite09
Originally Posted by ejwhite09
Originally Posted by ejwhite09
Originally Posted by ejwhite09
Originally Posted by ejwhite09
Originally Posted by JohnRoss
Originally Posted by orasnon
Originally Posted by orasnon
But this just amounts to attacking the entire field instead of the conclusions of it. It is really just an ad hominem attack against anthropology.
Peace,
KevinLast edited by ksjazzguitar; 02-10-2011 at 06:35 PM.
-
02-10-2011 06:28 PM
-
Originally Posted by ksjazzguitar
Originally Posted by ksjazzguitar
Originally Posted by ksjazzguitar
Originally Posted by ksjazzguitarLast edited by ejwhite09; 02-10-2011 at 07:01 PM.
-
"The characteristics of this entire area include short iterative phrases, reverting relationships, shouts before, during, and after singing, anhematonic pentatonic scales, simple rhythms and meter and, according to Nettl, antiphonal or responsorial techniques including "rudimentary imitative polyphony". Melodic movement tends to be gradually descending throughout the area and vocals include a moderate amount of tension and pulsation"
I see a lot in here which is usually credited towards Black Americans introducing via African culture, but this passage speaks of the Native peoples of the Southeastern United States.
-
Stanley Crouch is always stimulating, fearless, and when he is not obsessing about Whitey's place in jazz (and jazz criticism) one of the wisest social critics. Maybe there should be a thread on Crouch?
-
I found this forum when Googling for discussions just like this. So far I've only read the first page (1/5th) of the thread but I commit to read the rest when time permits.
Thanks for starting the discussion Kevin.
Firstly, it is unfortunate that the issue has not been resolved after a century of jazz; so much history is not documented.
I suggest that jazz has more than one uncle, more has been documented about the European uncle and far less is known about the African side of the family. I don't see the need to take sides; the need is to recognise all the contributions so the truth can be known and all the cultures that have contributed can be appreciated.
In case Gerhard Kubik hasn't yet been mentioned; I'm posting to bring him to everyones attention. Kubik does not deny the contribution that European music has made to jazz however he concerns himself with African contribution, I suggest the link below is essential reading (he has also written elsewhere about the roots of the blues).
The African Matrix in Jazz Harmonic Practices:
Gerry
-
Originally Posted by eddy b.
-
The book is called "where the light and dark folks meet". It was interesting to me to read.In it he tries to dispel some common beliefs and myths of jazz music.Also his "harmony for a new millennium " is helpful for getting a new outlook on harmony(at least new to me)!
Julian Lage Trio - Sat 27th April - Marciac,...
Today, 03:57 PM in The Players