Jazz and Blues Lounge

A Special Thanks to the Commentors

by balaspa on April 9th, 2008

I love getting comments on this blog.  I never cease to stop learning from the people who take the time out of their busy day to comment on what I write.  I have written novels and I have written non-fiction books and there is nothing quite like running any kind of blog.  Blogs are so much more immediate, it’s like when I was in radio and would make a comment about the White Sox and get immediate phone calls from angry Cubs fans.

I love the recent comments for “joared” who left a few on recent posts.  I wanted to mention him by his nickname and say thank you.  I agree with you that Miles got a little out there later in life, but I have actually started to appreciate some of that stuff too as I have gotten older.  It isn’t exactly my favorite like “All Blues” is but I appreciate anyone who makes some attempt to do something different.  If musicians don’t try to push the proverbial envelope, well, then it becomes stagnant.  “Bitches Brew” may not be my personal favorite, but there are a lot who like the stuff and he was trying something new.

At the same time, Miles also was getting back a bit more to his jazz roots right at the end.  “Amandla”, one of his last (if not his last), is a more conventional jazz album and features his horn more than electric guitars and strange bass lines.  He would even play conventional tunes and give them a jazz spin, such as “Time After Time” which I tihnk is a great version of that tune.

But anyway, it is silly to debate music, I feel.  I hate people who get into these debates over which drummer is the best in rock: the drummer from Tool or Pert from Rush.  Who cares?  The reason there is so much music to choose from is because music has an endless degree of variation and creativity.  I love jazz and I enjoy the blues, but I love good old-fashioned rock and roll and even have enjoyed a classical piece or two.

So, I love the comments.  Please keep them coming.  It makes a Wednesday morning that is gray and rainy and cold here in Chicago more enjoyable.

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