tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post2823633120069104883..comments2024-03-29T13:35:54.697+00:00Comments on bebop spoken here: Soul'd Out @ Hoochie Coochie - May 10. Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-8526484136314242402019-05-13T09:28:47.929+01:002019-05-13T09:28:47.929+01:00I've been trying to build a credible Black Mus...I've been trying to build a credible Black Music scene in the North East for years (since I realised how crap the soul scene has become) and I remember the northen scene, New York Disco, funk, jazz-funk, the club scene, rare groove, acid/jazz/dance, hip-hop, house/garage, modern soul and beyond. I know there's current interest in gospel music - presumably post Sounds of Blackness - which Steve Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-35646549325956267832019-05-12T18:07:17.197+01:002019-05-12T18:07:17.197+01:00Bebop Spoken Here - thanks for your review. Soul’d...Bebop Spoken Here - thanks for your review. Soul’d Out 4.0 was well received.<br />Friday night was our 1 year anniversary. Within the last 4 events we have showcased the original works of almost 15 North East artists. Our objectives: <br />-Build a soul/gospel/groove scene in Newcastle (remember the northern soul movement?)<br />-Develop a platform and appetite for original music <br />-Attract Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-60335000124352267062019-05-12T17:42:47.265+01:002019-05-12T17:42:47.265+01:00I was the guitarist on the gig on Friday . What’s ...I was the guitarist on the gig on Friday . What’s the difference between a jazz musician and any other type of musician? I’ve played in all types of bands/orchestras/ensembles etc. The only real difference between jazz and any other type of music is that it has a strong emphasis on improvisation. Any musician worth their salt should be able to entertain the audience. Groove, feel, time, melody, Stuart Daviesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-33053609057068538202019-05-12T13:14:17.717+01:002019-05-12T13:14:17.717+01:00I don't consider Nathan's post offensive i...I don't consider Nathan's post offensive if I did it would have been deleted. Controversial? yes but offensive? no.<br />As regards reverential silence I know some musicians who in pin-drop situations play safe knowing that every note is being heard and dissected whereas when faced with a less reverential crowd they will take a chance and go for broke.Lancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-67261766385750320672019-05-12T09:45:27.784+01:002019-05-12T09:45:27.784+01:00Not for the first time, I find myself on both side...Not for the first time, I find myself on both sides of the argument, like music has to be one thing or the other. Damn, I am a lib dem.<br /><br />.Define fun. Music can be fun but doesn't have to be, like books and films.<br />.Danceable beat. Neither undesirable nor essential.<br />.If they're skilled musician (and there is a big if) the music probably makes more sense than you realise,Steve Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-56848425115759973142019-05-11T22:48:05.280+01:002019-05-11T22:48:05.280+01:00Good jazz music = a beat to tap your feetGood jazz music = a beat to tap your feetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-54803915063581761982019-05-11T22:25:22.059+01:002019-05-11T22:25:22.059+01:00I think the site should promoting and extolling ja...I think the site should promoting and extolling jazz musicians not slagging them off. <br />This man can say what he likes but it his disappointing that he is using m jazz blog for spreading such patronising, ill informed nonsense. I don't want to get in slanging match with anyone here so I promise this will be my final post on the subject!stevebfchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05551257196807508301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-75472143895122203302019-05-11T21:52:45.586+01:002019-05-11T21:52:45.586+01:00Well, Nathan, you appear to have opened up a can o...Well, Nathan, you appear to have opened up a can of worms. What do others think? Steve, you may disapprove of what this man says but surely you must realise that we at BSH will defend to the death his right to say it and likewise your own right to reply.Lancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494856116843281101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890708154880054256.post-71340792785186640842019-05-11T21:26:01.307+01:002019-05-11T21:26:01.307+01:00If you don't like contemporary jazz and prefer...If you don't like contemporary jazz and prefer soul that's fine but who are you to tell highly skilled improvised that they are doing it wrong? If you don't like jazz fair enough but don't go round trying to spoil it for those that do. I meet a lot of young very talented jazz musicians who give their all for the art and couldn't be more charming. Very disappointed that an stevebfchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05551257196807508301noreply@blogger.com