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Re: Stars of Jazz clip 1950's

Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2017-10-25 22:15

I'm afraid that I don't share Gunther Schuller's conclusion, though I can definitely understand where he's coming from in his analysis, and would totally understand passionate/knowledgeable folks coming to the exact same conclusion. I personally prefer listening to Fazola to Matlock though. Primarily due to what I perceive as a thinness in tone in Matlock's sound - not so much in the above shared sample, but other recordings I have. Matlock's ideas were great though, and he was a master at arranging for the Crosby groups. I highly respect Matlock. I just experience a lot more smiles listening to Fazola. I think it is the result of my wife. She has always stated that she prefers melodic solos to inventive ones - and I've come slowly to that bias myself. Though - certain performers obliterate those lines for me. ;^)>>>

I feel the same way about Eddie Miller vs other tenor players though - so I accept that I'm in a minority of sorts.

Seabreeze, I know that Mattlock was primarily out west during the late 50s/60s, but did you ever have a chance to hear him in person? That would have been an exciting experience. I'd fall out of my chair to hear any of those original "Crosby" musicians live. (Or Pollack musicians.)

Fuzzy

PS: Thanks for the thread, Stan!

[EDIT: spelling corrections]

Post Edited (2017-10-25 22:15)

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