Well, as I said previously, it is obvious (as it has been for a long time) that some of us live in different universes as concerns music and other matters; honest self-awareness, or lack thereof, of what is behind our respective motivations for saying what we each say here being one of the most glaring examples. Let’s first, and once again, point out what it is that started this most recent "bru-ha", to use O-10’s expression.
I was included and involved in commentary by O-10 in an inappropriate and provocative manner; something that he has yet to acknowledge. Of course, this came on the heels of an acknowledgment by him that, yes, it was inappropriate to address posters "exclusively" during a general discussion. I fully expected there to be fallout for my temerity in pointing this out to him as there always is in similar situations. I was right. O-10, you nor anyone here gets to decide when "it should be the end of that" as long as the dialogue remains respectful; that’s all. Besides, why then was it not "the end of that" for you?
Rok, your indignation re my George Lewis comment is very telling. Classic, go for the indignation when one has nothing substantive to say. What is most telling is that you failed to see the humor/sarcasm in that comment and chose instead to see it as some sort of violation or intrusion into what you consider your purview, that of keeper of all that is "Nawlins" and "Roots" in jazz. Of course, all the time ignoring the frequency with which I have posted and written about early personalities in jazz and their relevance to its history and these discussions; more than anyone here (including you). You think that by acknowledging and, God forbid, the "new" one "disrespects" the "old". Nothing could be further from the truth and this notion violates one of the most basic tenets in jazz and any creative art form; a tenet that the very folks you feel need your protection and indignation held dear. How’s that for irony? As I have reminded you many times eventhough it is obvious, I have posted and written about every era and style in jazz. However, since you can’t relate to my universe, a universe that sees jazz (all art) as a continuum you keep trying to relegate me to status of promoter of "new jazz" or as you used (?) to say "noise". The psychology behind all this is really rich and its probably best if I stop here and hope for the best.
O-10, I have nothing new to add to what I have already tried to convey to you re our recent exchanges. I do think that if this thread is going to get out of its rut and not just "plod along" the bs needs to be called out. It’s really all pretty obvious and, as always, I am moving on; I suggest you do the same. As always, hoping we can do better moving forward.
Regards.
Btw, how does one dance the "floy-floy"? Would love to see that.
