While each generation brings something new, at times it just doesn't connect with the older generation, and maybe that's just the way it is, has been, and maybe that's just the way it's supposed to be; I have accepted it.
Is Modern Jazz an Oxymoron?
I am a huge jazz fan and 90% of my listening time is listening to instrumental jazz artists from the classic jazz era of 1950's to 1970's. Excluding jazz singers and a few more recent jazz artist who play classic jazz style I can't stand modern jazz.
My question to jazz fans is if it is my limitation or is this a common thing amongst classic jazz fans? Or did you finally come around and learned to appreciate modern jazz? If so which artists?
My question to jazz fans is if it is my limitation or is this a common thing amongst classic jazz fans? Or did you finally come around and learned to appreciate modern jazz? If so which artists?
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I'm not much of a fan of 1970's+ Jazz. That's when fusion and "Smooth Jazz" took over. Not that there's anything wrong with it. Anyone that's a SoCal FM listener will remember the great Chuck Niles on KLON. He would talk about his disdain for "Smooth Jazz" I don't even care much for modern vocalists resurrecting standards. Most fall flat with their attempts IMO. You can't replace Ellla,Billie,Sarah,Dinah etc. I've been on a Blossom Dearie kick lately. Found a couple of RARE LP's awhile back. Fabulous. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hGjzuXchGg |
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