with all due respect to Garzone, this version is rather pointless. I mean, how many jazz tunes are played up tempo and improvised exactly like this version? one million, two million or three million tunes?
Jarrett is notorious for his melodic lines no matter he is writing the tune or improvising. And there is a reason for that: he is one of the few improvisors who CAN be melodic without having to repeat "hard bop" post-Coltrane cliches. Thus, this version has no "raison d'etre".
@Justino111 - I am not sure you are correct. George is influenced by Coltrane but I think the approach George takes offers more than enough validity. I think your saying he should play something new... I think he does.
@wmanser - I've heard many recordings of Garzone and I do think he has his own voice. But it's not the case here. Actually, what I am questioning is the use of this particular piece played up tempo. There are zillions of standards that suit that purpose and Garzone has played many of them. I am not saying that musicians shouldn't experiment. I just think KJ's Innocence does not work when played so fast. Why all tunes must sound like a bebop tune?
@Justino111 Putting it that way I understand the point of view even if I don't agree with it. I would not call this recording a gem however, it is clear to me that good Jazz players must do something new with a standard to give it any validity. For example, playing Giant steps in 5/4 some might find sacreligious. Though to play it as Coltrane did I feel would be worse. I think jazz at is highest level must always take a stab at playing a standard differently. Even if just a tempo change.
you guys sound like a bunch of classical babies...its jazz, let him play whatever he wants cause hes one of the best in the world at improvising.
nyshoefly 1 year ago
@nyshoefly WEAK
Justino111 1 year ago
HA! George. Killing.
kimosabelarry 1 year ago
Nice... Burnin', George.... like the Fringe playing "Ultra Tempo"... though not as fast... George is certainly a force!
triads99 1 year ago
with all due respect to Garzone, this version is rather pointless. I mean, how many jazz tunes are played up tempo and improvised exactly like this version? one million, two million or three million tunes?
Jarrett is notorious for his melodic lines no matter he is writing the tune or improvising. And there is a reason for that: he is one of the few improvisors who CAN be melodic without having to repeat "hard bop" post-Coltrane cliches. Thus, this version has no "raison d'etre".
Justino111 1 year ago
@Justino111 - I am not sure you are correct. George is influenced by Coltrane but I think the approach George takes offers more than enough validity. I think your saying he should play something new... I think he does.
wmanser 1 year ago
@wmanser - I've heard many recordings of Garzone and I do think he has his own voice. But it's not the case here. Actually, what I am questioning is the use of this particular piece played up tempo. There are zillions of standards that suit that purpose and Garzone has played many of them. I am not saying that musicians shouldn't experiment. I just think KJ's Innocence does not work when played so fast. Why all tunes must sound like a bebop tune?
Justino111 1 year ago
@Justino111 Putting it that way I understand the point of view even if I don't agree with it. I would not call this recording a gem however, it is clear to me that good Jazz players must do something new with a standard to give it any validity. For example, playing Giant steps in 5/4 some might find sacreligious. Though to play it as Coltrane did I feel would be worse. I think jazz at is highest level must always take a stab at playing a standard differently. Even if just a tempo change.
wmanser 10 months ago
@Justino111
On the contrary.
What's pointless is your pretentious, misinformed commentary.
pooperscoopr69 1 year ago
@Justino111 WEAK
nyshoefly 1 year ago