[Dixielandjazz] Where's the Jazz?

Edgerton, Paul A paul.edgerton@eds.com
Thu, 22 Aug 2002 22:03:03 -0400


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Since Jazz Aspen Snowmass is "...dedicated to the preservation and
performance of Jazz and World music," I would naturally expect to find a
fair proportion of jazz artists on the bill.
 
While you have booked some big-name talent, the only act even approximating
what the world knows as jazz is the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, who appear at
midnight on Saturday. By even the most liberal definition of jazz, this is
very thin coverage of your nominal stylistic range. Indeed, the only jazz in
the entire festival appears to be its name.
 
I'll grant that you have a legitimate jazzer in your artist-in-residence
Herbie Hancock. Why isn't he scheduled to appear at the festival? I also
note a few familiar names in the paragraph listing previous artists. But
aside from having previously booked Arturo Sandoval or members of the
Marsalis clan, it appears that your dedication to jazz is flagging. I want
to encourage you to try much harder.
 
You wouldn't have to look any further than Aspen to locate world-class jazz
artists. If you have no desire to promote local musicians, why not
investigate the scene in nearby Denver? There are some truly stellar
musicians playing for the door at El Chapultapec who would be willing to
drive up to Aspen and lend credibility to your presentation. I don't think
many in your audience will notice the difference -- since they are be
willing to attend a jazz festival having no jazz artists, they can't be very
discriminating.
 
As it happens, there are several other festivals on Labor Day weekend that
offer numerous genuine jazz artists. Why not yours?
 
Paul Edgerton 
EDS - MC Systems 
11050 Olson Dr 
Rancho Cordova CA 95670 

* phone: +01-916-636-4314 
* mailto:paul.edgerton@eds.com <mailto:paul.edgerton@eds.com>  


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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=449012001-23082002>Since&nbsp;Jazz 
Aspen Snowmass is "...dedicated to the preservation and performance of Jazz and 
World music," I would naturally expect to find a fair proportion of jazz artists 
on the bill.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN 
class=449012001-23082002></SPAN></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=449012001-23082002>While you have 
booked some big-name&nbsp;talent, the only act&nbsp;even approximating what the 
world knows as jazz is the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, who appear at midnight on 
Saturday. By even the most liberal definition of jazz, this is very thin 
coverage of your nominal stylistic range.&nbsp;Indeed, the only jazz in the 
entire festival appears&nbsp;to be its name.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN 
class=449012001-23082002></SPAN></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=449012001-23082002>I'll grant that you 
have a legitimate jazzer in your artist-in-residence Herbie Hancock. Why isn't 
he scheduled to appear at the festival? I also note a few familiar names in the 
paragraph listing previous artists. But aside from having previously booked 
Arturo Sandoval or members of the Marsalis clan, it appears that your dedication 
to jazz is flagging. I want to encourage you to try much 
harder.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN 
class=449012001-23082002></SPAN></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=449012001-23082002>You wouldn't have to 
look any further than Aspen to locate world-class jazz artists. If you have no 
desire to promote local musicians, why not investigate the scene in nearby 
Denver? There are some truly stellar musicians playing for the door at El 
Chapultapec who would be willing to drive up to Aspen and lend credibility to 
your presentation. I don't think many&nbsp;in your audience will notice the 
difference -- since they are be willing to attend a jazz festival having no jazz 
artists, they can't be very discriminating.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN 
class=449012001-23082002></SPAN></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=449012001-23082002>As it happens, there 
are&nbsp;several other festivals&nbsp;on Labor Day weekend that offer numerous 
genuine jazz artists. Why not yours?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN 
class=449012001-23082002></SPAN></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=449012001-23082002>
<P><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=4>Paul Edgerton</FONT> <BR><FONT 
face="Times New Roman">EDS - MC Systems </FONT><BR><FONT 
face="Times New Roman">11050 Olson Dr </FONT><BR><FONT 
face="Times New Roman">Rancho Cordova CA 95670</FONT> </P>
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+01-916-636-4314</FONT> <BR><FONT face=Wingdings>+</FONT><FONT 
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