[Dixielandjazz] Turk Murphy

[Jean Marc Ternois]

I agree with this, I think that we should not look for great “trombonistic”
performances by Turk, there are many other trombonists who surpass him from
this point of view. But it is the sound of the band, the balance of the
voices, the mix of strength and sweetness, the right tempo, the
construction of the pieces and mainly the fervour of the musicians that
make me love this band. Turk, as Kid Ory, is not a virtuoso but he knew how
to place the good note at the right time, holding it the time required, no
need to make two notes if one is enough. That's why I love Turk and his
band, mainly during the 70’s.


jean marc
http://www.sanfranciscojazzbandfromparis.com/

2015-05-04 18:40 GMT+02:00 Jim Kashishian <jim at kashprod.com>:

> John wrote an excellent piece on the greatness of Turk Murphy, and I fully
> agree with everything he said about the man.  I always understood that he
> preferred the ensemble playing over solos.  That didn't mean his solos
> weren't good, by any means.
>
> In my original email, I was just concerned with why others would want to
> imitate Turk's sound, and don't know why anyone would be baffled by that.
> I
> was just trying to provoke a conversation...certainly not an argument.  I
> quite clearly stated that I am a great Turk fan.  Your comments, John,
> about
> his stutter, and his stuttered style of playing was very interesting.  I'm
> sure you must have enough stories to write a book!   :>
>
> I don't believe that those that mentioned other trombonists were trying to
> compare them with Turk.  They were merely saying they prefered those
> others,
> as far as their own liking.
>
> Jim
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