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Niall Johnson La Famiglia Omicidi

14 aug 07

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she (the daughter) is really an amazing hot chick. wow, what a hot chick. the movie is pleasant, watched for free in an outdoor square.

John McLaughlin, Jaco Pastorius & Tony Williams Trio Of Doom

14 aug 07

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Someone once wrote about you, "one of the few who really understands music"... may I suggest "bright size life" by Metheny? Trust me! by the unofficial Methenyologist of Debaser ;D Among other things, if you want to talk about Metheny, feel free to write to me as I have quite a bit of material (auditory and otherwise) on the subject. Happy to respond. Bye!

John McLaughlin, Jaco Pastorius & Tony Williams Trio Of Doom

14 aug 07

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Dear Ghemison, I will place this review in the "recommended" section. Not only have you revealed the background of a little-known episode, but you've done so with authority, knowledge, and fluency. Last week, I was talking about Davis with a friend, and we were wondering what had happened to the very young talent Williams, and I must say I was taken aback when I read your phrase "the only one alive" referring to McLaughlin. I went to Wikipedia and discovered that he died of a heart attack at just 53 years old. Anyway, in conclusion: what a surprise, what a great mention, and how eager I am to listen to something. Well done, bravo, bis.

Stanley Kubrick 2001: Odissea Nello Spazio

12 aug 07

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Hey Babel, but you've self-voted a lot of times... and in many cases, they were 5's!!! Ah, you rascal... the review is totally valid.

Duke Ellington Piano In The Foreground

9 aug 07

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bill evans...really great. I have a review in store...

Duke Ellington Piano In The Foreground

8 aug 07

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@there: you’ve already had some good listens. You know we agree on "kind of blue"? For me, "birth of the cool" is much better. Personally, I’d guide you toward "bright size life" by Metheny, from the 70s, then on to Montgomery's "The incredible jazz guitar," from the 60s. For example, I would never recommend Charlie Parker to start with. But if you listen to "mulatu astakte," an Ethiopian group that’s purely orchestral, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Three tracks are in the soundtrack of Broken Flowers, so you can get a taste of what it’s about without leaving your laptop.

Duke Ellington Piano In The Foreground

8 aug 07

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No sanjuro, I don't really like them. (There’s something good about them, for heaven's sake) They seem like a bad copy of the Weather Report. Their music is a kind of fusion that revisits not-so-original traits and filters it all through massive doses of electronics. I'm skeptical. It's stuff from the '80s, I could say dead, self-serving. But that’s my opinion. I like jazz because it never smells of the past... I don’t know if I’m making myself clear, and it rewrites itself with standards and reinterpretations. The music of Coleman, Coltrane, and Davis is still fresh today... I don't know how to explain it...
THERE IS. Try downloading what you can find of Mulatu Astatke. (I think it's spelled that way; I'll correct it later if needed) You'll thank me.

Duke Ellington Piano In The Foreground

8 aug 07

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No, sorry Sanjuro, but Coleman is excessive and inadvisable to start with.

Duke Ellington Piano In The Foreground

8 aug 07

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@ alessio iride: if I had to be picky, I’d say that Ellington's jazz had a bit of a Hollywood vibe. @ It's quite a mess to give you good advice. So, to help you on your journey, you might want a nice hybrid that blends blues and jazz. Help me help you. So, just to start, I would say to begin with Coltrane, Davis, and Montgomery. When it comes to orchestral works, Ellington is just perfect. But you’re downloading a pretty intense album by Davis. I don’t know if that’s a good starting point. I could also tell you that Clapton might be the first piece to get closer to jazz sounds, at a distance. I’m sure you know him, and you might think of him as a bit "pop." Help me out. What didn’t you digest about jazz?