Tom Harrell, Dado Moroni, Humanity (Abeat). In six duets, the incomparable American trumpeter and the veteran Italian pianist achieve the most elusive of artistic goals, beauty through simplicity. Moroni's title tune is good company for five classic standards. I'm glad that this is a CD, not a vinyl … [Read more...]
Archives for December 14, 2007
Other Places: Dan Morgenstern
Marc Myers' current venture on his blog JazzWax is a conversation with the respected writer Dan Morgenstern, who says: You have to be very careful not to let the bonds between you and musicians cloud what you're saying. If you're a writer, your responsibility always is to the reader or listener. If … [Read more...]
Other Places: Jazz.com
Jazz historian Ted Gioia has launched an ambitious new web site. It is called Jazz.com. It encompasses a blog, a forum and an interview section. Its Encyclopedia of Jazz Musicians feature has enormous potential for listeners, musicians and researchers, indeed for the entire jazz community. In its … [Read more...]
Compatible Quotes
Truth is rarely pure, and never simple. -- Oscar Wilde Simple isn't easy. -- Red Mitchell … [Read more...]