alexThanks for your Harold land postings I have all those albums except the carmel Jones which is going to change. I know you're posted him before I like his playing although he's not well known.
Regarding the A Cohen concert it sounds like you have mixed feelings. Were you not that familiar with his music and were expecting something different?Modern jazz players not all but many do not write songs in the same way as previous jazz artists of an earlier generation. Many artists today don't use the blues form , either Not Having learned it or not wanting to use it as a vehicle for musical expression. Many modern artists also do not write Tunes with a lot of chord changes that set up melodies that are memorable . today's players tend to use less chords and keep the melody simple so that when they improvise they have a free range to go in whatever Direction they want to. Also some groups do not follow the format of playing a Melody at the beginning of the song and then having each player do an improvisation for certain number of choruses.
Sometimes the players are improvising together either two or three at a time.
I did listen to 3 songs so far of Cohen's album continuo which pjw posted. I find what I just said pertains to this album which I do find very engaging. But I don't think the Melodies are memorable but the band does play very tight and has excellent musicianship.I find that music outside of a certain comfort zone can be difficult to comprehend but if given the chance one may find an appreciation in the different language Expressed.It is all about the journey if you find something new and different that you like that's great if not maybe the next time. Happy listening!!
Regarding the A Cohen concert it sounds like you have mixed feelings. Were you not that familiar with his music and were expecting something different?Modern jazz players not all but many do not write songs in the same way as previous jazz artists of an earlier generation. Many artists today don't use the blues form , either Not Having learned it or not wanting to use it as a vehicle for musical expression. Many modern artists also do not write Tunes with a lot of chord changes that set up melodies that are memorable . today's players tend to use less chords and keep the melody simple so that when they improvise they have a free range to go in whatever Direction they want to. Also some groups do not follow the format of playing a Melody at the beginning of the song and then having each player do an improvisation for certain number of choruses.
Sometimes the players are improvising together either two or three at a time.
I did listen to 3 songs so far of Cohen's album continuo which pjw posted. I find what I just said pertains to this album which I do find very engaging. But I don't think the Melodies are memorable but the band does play very tight and has excellent musicianship.I find that music outside of a certain comfort zone can be difficult to comprehend but if given the chance one may find an appreciation in the different language Expressed.It is all about the journey if you find something new and different that you like that's great if not maybe the next time. Happy listening!!