Wynton’s concert at JALC reviewed by NY Times and NY Sun
Last week Wynton played with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra at Rose Theater for the “Songs we love” concert series.
Here is a review of the evenings by the New York Times, the New York Sun and AllAboutJazz.com
gloria said
on April 3, 2007 @ 5:00 am
Only a foreign interpreter would understand these two reviews are actually positive. Of course, “standards” have enduring appeal and are widely known and performed. They are not the retread, worn out tires described by these writers. Long after the songs hit the charts, they are continually performed, making them Standards.
What’s wrong with being a standard-bearer highlighting great arrangements, some well-known and others more obscure? Why does Nate refer to the “grab-bag” mentality, instead of orchestral precision, and Will mock last year’s novel rendition of Rhapsody In Blue (he can’t spell Fred Flintstone). Strayhorn inverted the thematic material of Rhapsody In Blue, creating different effects, in the same ingenious manner that Marcus Roberts did.
The only thing the two critics agree upon is that the populace was greatly impressed and the venues packed. Maybe they’ll take a hint. G.
gloria said
on April 4, 2007 @ 4:00 am
Well now, this is more like it:
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=25232
Hope J@LCO will present more programs of standards in future jazz seasons!
Happy Easter, Luigi et. al.
Luigi Beverelli said
on April 4, 2007 @ 4:01 am
Thanks for the link Gloria !
Happy Easter to you too