as far as I'm concerned I'd rather be naive and eat in a great restaurant even if it's not as colourful and bright as a Mc Donald's but, then, it's a matter of personal taste.
By the way, I just realized that Charlie Parker looked shabby pretty often , so I'd like to know if anybody out there is interested in trading my Parker collection with a couple of Lady Gaga's cds (she's got a great stage presence...)
Excellent musicians and ensemble, playing a chart that does interesting things for 3 minutes, and the nothing else for 5-1/2 minutes.
This is the sort of self-indulgence that might fill out a set with only 5-6 tunes, but lulls me to sleep.
Look at the stage, it looks like a bunch of strangers waiting at the gate to board their plane to Miami, this is the sort of "we're too cool to put much effort into the visuals" that makes even really good groups like this appear amateur.
they should hire Giorgio Armani to improve their looks and shake themselves like pop stars to make their performance worthwhile
unless you play and write better you should probably reserve your brilliant judgement to things like "project runway"
this band made the history of big bands , if the stage looks shabby e their clothes doesn't come from Valentino it makes no difference to those who have ears
@scione I appreciate that these guys are monster players, and that they can play rings around me and all but a couple hundred guys in the States.
The point isn't "can they play well, or better than me," but rather, what things could you do to appeal a wider audience that doesn't represent a "sellout?"
Most people experience music with their ears and eyes, and pretending this isn't how people you'd like to reach experience it is naive; it's called "stage presence," and theirs is lousy.
Does Mintzer really need to hire someone with the sole purpose of making him sound better? I always thought Mintzer had an incredible sound and great individualistic style.
ok I get it
not enough stage presence
as far as I'm concerned I'd rather be naive and eat in a great restaurant even if it's not as colourful and bright as a Mc Donald's but, then, it's a matter of personal taste.
By the way, I just realized that Charlie Parker looked shabby pretty often , so I'd like to know if anybody out there is interested in trading my Parker collection with a couple of Lady Gaga's cds (she's got a great stage presence...)
scione 3 days ago
Excellent musicians and ensemble, playing a chart that does interesting things for 3 minutes, and the nothing else for 5-1/2 minutes.
This is the sort of self-indulgence that might fill out a set with only 5-6 tunes, but lulls me to sleep.
Look at the stage, it looks like a bunch of strangers waiting at the gate to board their plane to Miami, this is the sort of "we're too cool to put much effort into the visuals" that makes even really good groups like this appear amateur.
JVTeragarden 2 weeks ago
@JVTeragarden
they should hire Giorgio Armani to improve their looks and shake themselves like pop stars to make their performance worthwhile
unless you play and write better you should probably reserve your brilliant judgement to things like "project runway"
this band made the history of big bands , if the stage looks shabby e their clothes doesn't come from Valentino it makes no difference to those who have ears
if you listen with your eyes it's your problem
scione 1 week ago
@scione I appreciate that these guys are monster players, and that they can play rings around me and all but a couple hundred guys in the States.
The point isn't "can they play well, or better than me," but rather, what things could you do to appeal a wider audience that doesn't represent a "sellout?"
Most people experience music with their ears and eyes, and pretending this isn't how people you'd like to reach experience it is naive; it's called "stage presence," and theirs is lousy.
JVTeragarden 1 week ago
Amazing saxo solo!! diferent sound means personality and the lines are fantastic.
jonifli 2 months ago
Amazing to listen to the ignorance and arrogance of some of the posters here
digidigido2 4 months ago
Man, that alto player's gotta spend some time in the shed. Just sayin
TheNolanatorify 10 months ago
hieno big bandi,loppuun sliipattua ,hyvät soolot-erinomainen äänitys, mitä muuta voi toivoa,svengikin on olemassa.thamks for you-great sound.
Eerik39 11 months ago
Wow, that crew got skills!!!
74gretsch 1 year ago
GREAT BOB!
coige 1 year ago
David Taylor my friend "THE" Bass Trombone Giant!
Laanen 1 year ago
David Taylor .... wooow what a great sound !
Laanen 1 year ago
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harborwinds 1 year ago
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harborwinds 1 year ago
of course its david taylor down there on bass
landhunterr 1 year ago
Does Mintzer really need to hire someone with the sole purpose of making him sound better? I always thought Mintzer had an incredible sound and great individualistic style.
tyesjazz 1 year ago
what are union fucks? do you not like musicians union people? oh my god your right i hate his sound
guysaxophone 1 year ago
what are union fucks? do you not like musicians union people?
guysaxophone 1 year ago
ugh, not digging that alto player at all...i dont want to say he sucks, but i definitely don't like his playing one bit.
mxer6161 1 year ago
I'm going to have to agree with DrewDawg, I don't know why Bob Mintzer picked this guy, maybe just to make him look better perhaps.....
goodfried27 1 year ago
i like the bass bone sound best :D
but the band i played this chart with had (i think slightly better) lazier, heavier take
gabzzone333 1 year ago
alto sounds fantastic, swingin'
Face202 1 year ago
That alto sounds like shit. I bet he's a union fuck. He should just stop playing for the good of the world.
DrewDawg50 1 year ago
chi è sax alto che ha fatto il solo?
MrGiandar 1 year ago
OK but too white for me-- doesn't swing. plus most here are probably liberal NYC Marxist
rockin3b 1 year ago
Nice band. Nice chart. And one of the great yawns of all time from the bari player.
griffot 1 year ago
who is the alto player?
Face202 2 years ago
thats Pete Yellin
peloponisios 1 year ago
Rufus Reid in action, check out his last note. Man he's so great! Rufus Reid The Man. I bet he doesn't make anyone yawn!
TheHop 2 years ago
fabulous sound
jazzobassoon 2 years ago
Tenor 2 yawns during Alto 2's solo at about 4:40. Haha.
Still a good solo and an excellent band, though.
McDutchy 2 years ago
The best big band arranger !
jazzpassor 2 years ago