Bloodaxe Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 [quote name='morsefull' post='1104568' date='Jan 26 2011, 11:39 PM']I've learnt "So what" and "Maiden voyage", with a walking bass line for most of the former (obviously ) and eyes closed and concentrate on the rhythm for Maiden voyage. Both very fullfilling. Found a liking for Bill evans on spotify tonight as well.[/quote] Four words... Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (or NHOP for short) Quote
Earbrass Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 [quote name='morsefull' post='1104568' date='Jan 26 2011, 11:39 PM']Found a liking for Bill evans on spotify tonight as well.[/quote] Excellent choice. I think he's probably my favourite jazz pianist. But sometimes it's Erroll Garner. Or Duke Ellington. Mostly, though, it's Bill. Quote
Bilbo Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 [quote name='morsefull' post='1104120' date='Jan 26 2011, 06:07 PM']Well, I must admit it. Even though i didn't think it would happen........................................................ ..................................................................... it seems........... i'm starting to............................. rather... um.... like................................................................................................ .......................... jazz Is this normal?? I've only learnt 2 songs.[/quote] Invest the time in Jazz and it will reward you ten fold and for the rest of your life. Quote
morsefull Posted January 27, 2011 Author Posted January 27, 2011 [quote name='Bilbo' post='1104814' date='Jan 27 2011, 10:18 AM']Invest the time in Jazz and it will reward you ten fold and for the rest of your life.[/quote] I'm 50 now Could i be having a late midlife crisis? Quote
Bilbo Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 That's no age for a jazzer - Stephane Grapelli was still playing at 89, Milt 'The Judge' Hinton at 90, Eubie Blake was 96!! Blake's greatest contribution was this quote! 'If I'd known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself”. Quote
BassBunny Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 [quote name='morsefull' post='1105235' date='Jan 27 2011, 04:46 PM']I'm 50 now Could i be having a late midlife crisis?[/quote] Ermmmm, I started at 61. Saw an ad for a Jazz outfit looking for a Bass Player and thought, "why not", never done it so lets give it a try. Turns out they are really good players and when I mentioned I didn't think I was up to it, they wouldn't let me go. Am now in 2 Jazz Bands as well as the function band. I have found it has taken me so far out of my comfort zone I am loving it. Would now prefer a Jazz Gig to a Function now. Quote
morsefull Posted January 28, 2011 Author Posted January 28, 2011 Is this a good time to admit that I got introduced to Art Blakey at the Birmingham Jazz festival and didn't know who he was ?? Quote
Doddy Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 [quote name='morsefull' post='1106519' date='Jan 28 2011, 05:59 PM']Is this a good time to admit that I got introduced to Art Blakey at the Birmingham Jazz festival and didn't know who he was ??[/quote] I can't say anything.....I've met a few pop 'stars' and didn't know who they were until I saw them on telly a few days later. Off topic but kind of relative,but my Dad once owned Art Blakeys kit. It was lovely,but it got nicked after a gig. Quote
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