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Just listening to Jocelyn Gould's album "Elegant Traveler".
Lovely playing, more or less in the Joe Pass (and others) vein.
The recording sounds oddly level, dynamically, to me. Anybody know whether there was some sort of extreme compression used in recording it? All of the instruments seem to be very level in their loudnesses.
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08-25-2021 08:19 PM
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Jocelyn is great! I just found her music. Nice playing in a somehow classic mode.
And what a positive energy she gives! Seems like she enjoys every note!
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Jocelyn Gould's CD entitled "Elegant Traveller" is wonderful!
I recently purchased it through her website...Jocelyn Gould
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Very good playing. She obviously loves playing. I'm not used to jazz guitarists smiling - just Jocelyn and Julian Lage...
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JG is awesome...a real old school vibe in her playing that I don't hear in a lot of young players. She's a big Grant Green fan, too, I think.
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The amazing power of a smile!
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Originally Posted by jazzkritter
But hey, didn't Duke smile mostly?
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Originally Posted by jazzkritter
As for me personally, I'm not good enough to be able to think about controlling my facial expressions as I play.
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A lot of truth in your observation...
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It’s pretty hard to play tensed up when you smile. You can use Those smile muscles to override the scary player face. Practice in front of a mirror. Take your easiest song, so you don’t watch the fingerboard, and force that smile! A lot of people here make that scary face on their videos… you know, the guys who look like they are in massive pain, each note or chord injurious to their life and they’d rather be anywhere but playing jazz on a guitar. Practicing how you come across to your audience (even if it’s your significant other) is part of being a performer.
(Being honest, back in my classical organ days, mrs jk coined the term ‘Samurai Organist’ cause of the big grimaces I would make in hard passages. Always can count on mrs jk’s honestly.)
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Originally Posted by mr. beaumont
I realize now that I probably put too much thought and effort into my playing in my early days. I was often trying to play over my head, both technically and musically - I apparently believed deep inside from day 1 that I could have and should have been able to play like my idols. So I was uncomfortable and frustrated with myself when I should have been realistic enough to be thrilled with my progress and looking forward to continued development.
Now I know that it was my confusion over the difference between being happy and being satisfied. Being happy doesn’t preclude being dissatisfied - you can enjoy the moment while wanting and working to improve it. I didn’t think I should be happy with my playing until I played like Wes or Tony Mottola or Mundell Lowe. Once I reached equilibrium with the fact that I’d probably never do that, and I came to accept that I was making some nice music, I relaxed about the whole thing…….and apparently stopped clenching my teeth as a result. And now I find myself smiling a lot on stage.
Jocelyn Gould sure makes fine music. I hope her smile means that she’s in balance between what she does now and how she’ll develop. That comfort will help her be the best she can be.
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PERFORMERS smile all the time when they're into a groove. From Rockers, C@W, Jazzers, Classical, Funk. It's the joy they feel when playing and examples are too numerous to mention. As a former saxer, you couldn't tell I was smiling since I was playing through a mouthpiece but performing guitarists, myself included, do it all the time . . . however, I can't speak for the "bedroom players" . . . but how much joy can there be playing to the same four walls every day and the Teddy bear Mommy gave you when you were 4 years old?
Play live . . . Marinero
P.S. And, all kidding aside, this Covid madness is really wearing thinly on many musician's nerves since there are job openings for musicians ,now, but is it really worth the risk if you're not desperate for the income? Recent studies from around the world have shown that the vaccination is no guarantee from becoming infected or spreading it to others and long-term vaccine protection does vary among the manufacturers. Sorry for the thread drift. M
P.S.S. Jocelyn is the real deal. M
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Originally Posted by Marinero
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Originally Posted by Marinero
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others whose facial contortions suggest a gastrointestinal disorder.
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My dentist just told me to get a teeth guard and use it when playing. When I play I tense up and really grind them.
Maybe I should just learn to smile like Gould!
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Originally Posted by nevershouldhavesoldit
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Originally Posted by Herbie
Your admonitions remind me of my 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Smith. . . are you a card-carrying member of the thought police?
Play live . . . Marinero
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Originally Posted by Marinero
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Originally Posted by jameslovestal
Play live . . . Marinero
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Originally Posted by Marinero
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I posted a video of her here about 2 months ago, and it only got one comment. Go figure! She truly plays the heck out of that Benedetto!
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Originally Posted by lawson-stone
Wouldn't it be an insufferable world if everyone thought the same? Here's some advice that will help you have a better day. I hope it works! Its worth the effort! Play live . . . Marinero
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Originally Posted by Marinero
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Originally Posted by lawson-stone
You didn't listen to the whole song! Try it again . . . if not, is it too early for Vodka on the rocks with a blue cheese stuffed olive?
Play live . . . sans bed sheets, mommy's lace curtains , and yes . . . the teddy bear! . . . Marinero
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