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The Evolution of Jazz

This evening I've been listening to 'The New Frontiers of Jazz' by NPR's On Point.

Tom Ashbrook's provocation begins with him talking to John Comerford, producer of a documentary entitled 'Icons Amongst Us: Jazz in the Present Tense'. The programme includes genius tracks and contributions from the musicians behind them, all giving their take on where and what Jazz is now... even if it's still called Jazz at all.

Music is often difficult to define and this On Point episode expands on the confusion. It also opens up an interesting conversation: a great musical movement started in America called 'Jazz'... are we still in that movement?... is it evolving?... has Jazz come to mean something else to the masses?...

Swing, european jazz, bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, free jazz, latin jazz, post bop, soul jazz, jazz fusion, smooth jazz, acid jazz, nu jazz, jazz rap, punk jazz... Does it matter?... Listen and see what you think.

Link to Podcast:

The New Frontiers of Jazz

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NPR On Point

Icons Amongst Us: Jazz in the Present Tense

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Joel's Joints in Mr Peterson's Basement

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As a long time listener and fan of Mr Peterson's offerings, what can I say? Without the man my musical education and exploration would have stopped at Beats International's Dub Be Good to Me!!

Having not listened to Gilles' podcasts for a while, today I tuned my laptop to www.gillespetersonworldwide.com and cranked up the volume knob to have a listen to an episode recorded back in September, entitled Joel's Joints Vol. 1. The show follows a neat format of asking guest Joel Martin to pick a random song, talk about it and play the melody for you to enjoy for yourself of course. Joel Martin starts with a chat about his background and how he got into music before introducing the tune he chooses to put in the limelight for the show, and what a tune... East of Brooklyn by Hank Mobley.

Always a pleasurable listening experience, followed by an itching to get to the record shop ASAP to indulge in more, Gilles Peterson's podcasts are a great way to discover new melodies. This is classic radio format of chat and good music at its best.

Link to Podcast:

Gilles Peterson Podcasts: Joel's Joints Vol. 1

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