[Dixielandjazz] Clifford Brown's artistry

[Paul Kurtz Jr]

Charlie, I just got to listen to the Clifford Brown tune. Am I in love with it? Not really. But, the guys who said he tried for a note 3 times need to go back and check their pianos a bit. He threw in 3 passing chords in the space of a blink. He did that some other times during the song instead of leaving that to the piano. I like the ballad version better than the bouncy ballad, but he put some tremendous improv stuff in it and passing-chord material that I studied in music theory. 

I have a lot of his material but am not sure whether or not I have this. Like some other music, I may like it the more I listen to it. Thanks.

Paul Kurtz Jacksonville, FL
> On Apr 28, 2015, at 2:43 AM, Charles Suhor <csuhor at zebra.net> wrote:
> 
> You nailed it, Tim.  Calling all figs, hipsters, and music lovers in general! Please listen to this stunning 4-minute track of Clifford playing "I Can't Get Started." His virtuosity is at the service of melodic invention. If the soulful, creative interpretation doesn't move you, I wish you love and a heart transplant. Comparisons to Bunny Berigan are irrelevant, except to pay tribute to the genius of both men.
> 
> Charlie
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm9wHyy5cX0
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> 
> On Apr 28, 2015, at 1:02 AM, Shaw, Tim wrote:
> 
>> Ron, 
>> One of the reasons Clifford Brown is so much admired is for his phenomenal "playing ability" - tone, technique (no over-used), intonation, control,  etc 
>> - Ask any trumpeter - or for that matter, any competent musician.  Whether or not you appreciate the type of music he plays is largely irrelevant.
>> tim 
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