VicAjax
Headphoneus Supremus
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i was pretty disappointed with the doc. good for early 20th century jazz, but the rest might as well have been called "jazz according to wynton marsalis."
Originally Posted by wali Watch the documentary, Jazz by Ken Burnz. You can get it from the local library, or buy it is worth it. That documentary is the best starting point to Jazz--IMO. Not only it gives you a context on what to listen to, but you also come to know about the musicians and therefore the music becomes more intimate. |
i was pretty disappointed with the doc. good for early 20th century jazz, but the rest might as well have been called "jazz according to wynton marsalis."