[Dixielandjazz] FW: Pop and the singers

[Charles Suhor]

This is well worth reading, although there's a lot to disagree with. I 
think the writer ignores the fact the the crooners weren't all Crosbys 
or Sinatra or even Haymeses but sooo many were inexpressive 
milquetoasts without distinction. Also, there are many, many male and 
female [modern] jazz vocalists today who are truly excellent. Granted, 
they're not pop icons and most of the kids aren't digging them, but 
they're here. I agree, though, about the cliched vocal gymnastics of 
soul music, abusing the source, namely, Gospel singing. Thanks for the 
posting, Bill.--Charlie Suhor

On Jul 2, 2005, at 4:18 AM, Bill Haesler wrote:

> Dear friends,
> I found this an interesting read.
>> From an Australian musicologist friend, John Whiteoak.
> A sign of our times, with an intelligent nod to the glorious past.
> Not OKOM, but it helps explain where the 'kids' are going wrong 
> musically.
> Kind regards,
> Bill.
>
> http://www.spiked-online.com/Articles/0000000CAC21.htm
>
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