| Jones'n for Jazz: An Unabashedly Biased Commentary on Jazz "Must Haves" | | I think it would be rather bold to try to write to the history and current practices in and of jazz in one article. Either that or, hey, I just don't have the endurance or the attention span to attempt such a comprehensive undertaking and/or analysis. I can, however, offer a starting point that I think would provide a jazz newcomer to some delicious and EVER so exciting pieces of and moments in jazz music. I can in no way begin to know all of what is good and great in the vast discography of jazz which, by now is closing in on the century mark. You can look as far back as Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, and the heavyweights in blues and gospel, in vaudville and, yes, even the burlesque, and find some claim to the rich history and collective flavors that make up the stew we today enjoy as much as ever.I can tell you to go drink up and absorb yourself in the musical treasures of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Thelonius Monk, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Oscar Peterson. I can drool on about the tones and talent of Billie "Lady Day" Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and even the sultry and sumptuous Bessie Smith or Ma Rainey - both of very early blues and jazz... | |
| | What do you do when you just need to take a break? | | Every now and then, I like to take a break from my daily routine. For me, relaxing and enjoying at the same time if it were during the daytime is strolling around in a mall, or having a nice cup of coffee in a coffee shop. I would just sit and relax and take my nice sweet time away from home or work. On the other hand, if it were in the evening, I like to going to a bar for a few hours, listen to jazz, piano, or any instrumental music. Last night we went out, listened to some music and had a few bottles at a place called DKR Grill. I really enjoyed the evening, it was relaxing and definitely stress-releasing! Here are a couple of pics I took of that place we went to last night http://www.paulynramirez.com/a-lovely-evening-together/ Do you enjoy the same thing I do? | |
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