[Dixielandjazz] Re: Better Players

[Richard Broadie]

  I wonder about the constant need to attack Kenny G.  He has never claimed to be a jazz great.  I, personally, find that he has an intriguing sound and approach to music.   Jim Beebe 


Hi Jim, 
I agree about his "intriguing sound and approach ," but only when I'm extremely drunk! (And I haven't been in that situation in many years.)    I don't resent Kenny G. at all, - his music or his wealth.   I only resent those who chose to classify his performances as "jazz."  Dick B
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: JimDBB at aol.com 
  To: richard.broadie at gte.net 
  Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2003 7:23 PM
  Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Re: Better Players


  In a message dated 7/19/2003 12:19:25 AM Central Standard Time, richard.broadie at gte.net writes:


    Hate to see Kenny G's name even mentioned on this list.  Smooth jazz has as
    much to do with our music as Jazz computer drives and Jazz dancing.   Guess
    you can call Kenny G music if you choose to, but it is not mkom (my kind of
    music)  or Jazz   Dick.



    I wonder about the constant need to attack Kenny G.  He has never claimed to be a jazz great.  I, personally, find that he has an intriguing sound and approach to music.

    Jim Beebe