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...done. Something about the Stones epitomizes the essence of uncomplicated and robust rock and roll, a quality which is especially reinforced in a concert setting. Their music has a visceral appeal; something that makes it greater than the sum of its parts. Rock is simply an idiom which they have mastered. One might say their mastery for the sheer feel of rock music is greater even than their musical proficiency in creating...
...recording can never be an ideal way to listen to jazz, because an integral part of that musical idiom is witnessing the spontaneous creations of the artist unfold before you-live. But these recordings come as close to transcending that limitation as seems possible. The live setting reinforces the very palpable sense that Coltrane is holding back nothing in expressing himself through his horn. Even if one doesn't fully "understand" the music-and perhaps no one can-its emotional power will be immediately apparent.Photo courtesy of MCA RecordsA new set of Coltrane's recordings presents the artist live...
...latest album [MUSIC, May 19]. It was nice to know that Taylor cares about others' opinions of him. I adore him! If my life were a movie, his music would be the sound track. His music has enriched my life. Your reviewer was wrong. Taylor has transcended his idiom. When I get to heaven, the angels will be playing J.T.'s tunes on their harps! MELISSA OGATA Tustin, Calif...
...Armstrong's repertoire; all are played in a straight-ahead New Orleans style. But one's suspicion that the result might be dutiful and dull, the musical equivalent of a five-part series in the New York Times on wage stagnation, proves groundless. Doc Cheatham & Nicholas Payton rescues its idiom from both the dead end of strict revivalism and the cornier precincts of Dixieland, reinvesting it with swing and individuality and reminding us why this sensual, pleasurable music was once called "hot." What we have here, believe it or not, is 62 minutes of great make-out music. This...
...Armstrong?s repertoire; all are played in a straight-ahead New Orleans style. But one?s suspicion that the result might be dutiful and dull, the musical equivalent of a five-part series in the New York Times on wage stagnation, proves groundless. ?Doc Cheatham & Nicholas Payton? rescues its idiom from both the dead end of strict revivalism and the cornier precincts of Dixieland, reinvesting it with swing and individuality and reminding us why this sensual, pleasurable music was once called ?hot.? What we have here, believe it or not, is 62 minutes of great make-out music. What...