queensizechic (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

This is a bad Mamajamma

hitmanisback (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

i was told not to growl as it was frowned upon,so i growl right in the middle of a ballad lolol .

hitmanisback (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

its definatly soul that draws the crowd what do most ppl know about the technicality of jazz unless they play it....play for the majority ,play with feeling...

EddieLandsberg (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I had Jerry Weldon on my last CD... one of the few players still blowing with that big soulful sound... When you hear a young Berklee guy you think "Oh, how great he is!" but when you hear a player like Cobb you FEEL it... its really a physically and emotionally overwhelming experience... especially if you're in the room... There are a few players who still have that sound, but sadly few players are under pressure to blow their butts off... hot and bluesy is out... cool and boring is in... :-(

jazzflutist (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I got in trouble for saying nasty things like that Eddie. Good comment. I was criticizing some of our modern players for "running their fingers". I think a simple melody (like Mary Had A Little Lamb) would suffice. But, played with soul (space, feeling).

jazzflutist (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

You said it man. One wonders whether it is technical perfection that draws crowds, or feeling (soul).I think the latter.

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swimmingbluedogs (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

thank you!

sonorousmass (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I had the great fortune to see Arnett twice. Years later he is still such a huge influence on my playing. Those wish they were Brecker clone nitwits who haven't listened to this stuff don't know half what they think they do. I play like this and the young guys in the band diss me while the audience keeps thanking me for my playing. This guy was a brilliant technician on the horn with something to say and a great spirit. Arnett is one of the all time GREATS!!

zajj79 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Go Arnett go! He was a master. You can listen to his music every day and discover something new in it. I love the stuff he did with Lockjaw.