Is That Jazz? Gil Scott Heron

Musician, poet, activist Gil Scott Heron!
Jazz is not an art form to be limited or "boxed in" and neither should human creativity. All humans should be treated with dignity and granted the same opportunities on equal ground. Nurture and respect nature, Earth and each other.

More Jazz you can enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BFBDA719D1D540F1 "Jazz_Is_OMNIPRESENT" playlist.
Many thanks to the user "SocaSeven" for sharing this video!
Sadly, SocaSeven's channel has been removed: http://www.youtube.com/user/SocaSeven

LOVE & Peace
(The GLOBAL dialog)

LYRICS:
Basie was never really common place;
He was always measures ahead.

Ellington was more than number one
For the music and things that he said.

Bird was the word back when tenors were heard
From Kansas right up to the Prez

[ "Lester Young" ]
Billie was really the Queen of a scene
That keeps echoing on in my head.

What it has will surely last but is that Jazz?

[ "Sometime we would rather refer to it as 'Finger Popin Music' located on..."]

Miles had a style that amazes and raises
The spirits from deep in your soul.

'Trane struck a vein of laughter and pain
Adventures the mind could explore.

Stevie and Bob talk of freedom and 'Jah'
In their own individual ways.

Playing and singing as long as its bringing
A message in all that it says.

What it has will surely last but is that Jazz?

We over analyze, we let others define...
A thousand precious feelings from our past.

When we express love and tenderness
Is that Jazz? Is that Jazz? Is that Jazz? Is that Jazz?

Dizzy's been busy while Grover gets us over
With notes that go straight to the heart.

Brother Ron gets it on with a bassline so strong
That the sounds seem to glow in the dark.

I take pride in what's mine - is that really a crime -
When you know I ain't got nothing else?

Only millions of sounds picks me up when I'm down;
Let me salvage a piece of myself.

What it has will surely last
but is that Jazz?"

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[ronmamita]

The artists on this set are: Guitar : Ed Brady (RIP) Bass : Robert Gordon Keyboards & harmonica : Glen Turner Drums : Kenny Powell Percussions : Larry MacDonald Sax, flute, piano : Carl Cornwell Sax & flute : Vernon James Sax : Ron Holloway Trumpet & flügelhorn : Kenny Sheffield [Please correct if I made an error.] Thank everyone who contributed the info!

[Falajy]

Guitar : Ed Brady (RIP) - Bass : Robert Gordon - Keyboards & harmonica : Glen Turner - Drums : Kenny Powell - Percussions : Larry MacDonald - Sax, flute, piano : Carl Cornwell - Sax & flute : Vernon James - Sax : Ron Holloway - Trumpet & flügelhorn : Kenny Sheffield - Vocals : GOD

[ronmamita]

@Falajy Thank you!

I had lost your comment, someone must have flagged your comment, I unflagged it and appreciate your comment. We appreciate theGil's creative expressions; may he sail on in the next life \o/

[The0000jan]

Who's the bassman?

[ronmamita]

@The0000jan Robert Gordon

Thank you for asking I'll post the musicians I can remember in the TAGs and hope other listeners will add the few I forgot. Robert may not be in the class of a Ron Carter but this song is magic!

[MrChubbyness]

@ronmamita also Ed Brady on guitar who also recently passed away, Larry Mcdonald on percussion

[ronmamita]

@MrChubbyness Thank you!

A few days ago I rcvd a complete list from a visitor that removed his comment but I checked and he was correct. So thank everyone for completing the list of artists in this set! The tags has been updated and I've added a comment where I can be corrected if I made an error.

[MrQmason]

Chuck Norris saw Gil Scott Heron, bowed to Gil, shook his hand and said "Thanks for the wonderful music you have given us." After that he got Gil's autograph , got a high five and watched with tears in his eyes as Gil walked into the sunset.

[drumsyeah]

If you look up "smooth" in the dictionary.....there will be a picture of Gil Scott Heron.....

[midnightofwhite]

Midnight music!

[seanlgrimes]

Robert (bottom) Gordon. That little man can really play that bass in a BIG way!! Probably one the most unknown and "unsung" bass players of all time.

I'm just glad I got to meet Gil and take a photo with him before he passed.

R.I.P.!!!

[skilow5000]

R.i.P GSH

[MDVEEJAZZ]

PLEASE SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC. THIS IS MUSIC IN ITS PUREST FORM...DON'T LET IT DIE.

[funkyflautist]

he's talking sense, amazing...