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Author: jez
Date: 2002-07-24 22:00
Just had the privilege and pleasure of playing in a concert with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, we did some Duke Ellington numbers arranged for jazz orch. and symphony orch. by Wynton Marsalis.
They're a fantastic group all round with notable solos from the tenor (incredible circular-breathing) and baritone (I note he's Scottish) saxes.
It was nice to hear them using the clarinet and bass-clarinet so much (is that an Ellington trait?) and interesting to hear and compare differing sounds and styles. The whole approach is, obviously very different between the symphonic players and the 'jazzers' but each clearly is 'right' for its intended style.
An enlightening and rewarding experience.
jez
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Author: William
Date: 2002-07-24 22:34
"The whole approach is, obviously very different between the symphonic players and the 'jazzers' but each clearly is 'right' for its intended style." Right on!!!!!!! Jazz is Art--too many 'snooty' classical players (that I know) look "down" on jazz improve while they should be "looking it staight in the eye" and giving its virtuosic performers the respect they deserve.
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Author: diz
Date: 2002-07-25 01:19
I've NEVER known a "classical music" colleague of mine to have anything BUT respect for Jazz players - please don't make sweeping statements or assumptions.
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Author: HAT
Date: 2002-07-25 02:53
The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra is made up of some of the greatest virtuoso musicians on the planet. I can't remember hearing another working professional musician who has heard the group say anything much less.
Their collaberations with the NYPO have been, from what I have heard (and observed on television), most warm and friendly, with free-flowing mutual respect among ALL of the players. And as far as virtuosity goes, you can pretty much say the same thing about the NYPO as the LCJO.
The Duke was very fond of the clarinet, and over the years had several fabulous soloists. Barney Bigard in the early years (he later toured with Louis Armstrong's All Stars), one of the truly great clarinet players out of New Orleans. . .and later Jimmy Hamilton, another supervirtuoso who recorded the "Air Conditioned Jungle." Harry Carney was a great Bari Sax and Bass clarinet virtuoso and Johnny Hodges doubled on clarinet when necessary.
Glad you enjoyed playing with them, Jez.
David Hattner, NYC
www.northbranchrecords.com
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Author: jez
Date: 2002-07-26 20:36
A postscript to this story, which I sadly missed.
Apparently some of the LCJO guys like to carry on enjoying themselves after the concert.
Imagine the scene in a seedy jazz-club in Manchester (a city not famed for such establishments) the resident quartet are playing away to the few customers on a wet Wednesday night when Wynton Marsalis and 8 or 9 of the LCJO walk in and ask if they might join in the session. Those lucky enough to be there were treated to wonderful music till very late at night!
Amazing people.
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Author: Gretchen
Date: 2002-07-31 15:19
oh wow...that must have been soooo incredible. Wish we all could have been there!!
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