[Dixielandjazz] Chris Botti

[Robert S. Ringwald]

In my opinion, so called Smooth Jazz is nothing more than elevator music. 
Like Rock & so-called modern day C&W (which is nothing more than early 
rock), it is foisted on the American public.  They hear it so much 
everywhere that they start thinking that it is good.  It is not.  It should 
not even be called jazz as there is nothing creative about it.

I am not suggesting that you don't go to the concert as maybe you will like 
it.

I suggest that you go ride some elevators for a while.  If you like the 
music in them, maybe "Smooth Jazz" is for you.

--Bob Ringwald


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <dixielandtom at comcast.net>
To: <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 2:17 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Chris Botti


>I am looking for suggestions.  Chris Botti is bringing his smooth jazz to 
>Northern California this month.  My interest is mostly TRAD and OKUM but 
>would hate to miss someone of exceptional ability.  I enjoyed the technique 
>of Arturo Sandoval but my ears were not in tune for his play list.   Please 
>give me your suggestions.   Tom Bengtsson   Pleasanton, California
>
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