Submitted by Al Kanovsky 04/30/14
Today marks the end of JAZZ
Appreciation Month. J A M. I haven't been out as much as usual and so have no
music to review. In place of my usual drivel, I'd like to share a piece I wrote
a couple of years ago.
And All That
JAZZ
Allen Kanovsky (all rights
reserved)
I've been hanging out,
listening to JAZZ since way back in the day
In hip joints, clip joints
and even get a grip joints.
Coast to coast and even
abroad.
Europe, Asia Central and Sur
America.
They share a commonality
whereever that may be.
The acoustics generally suck,
the bartenders should be driving trucks
The only thing that keeps you
coming back is the music
and all that
JAZZ
Talk "Dixie", "Swing",
"Blues", "Bop" and "Fusion"
Saxophones, Trombones,
Trumpets, Pianos, Bass, Drums and Guitars
Duos. Trios and sometimes
Quartets, Quintets, Sextets, Septets even Octets
and all that
JAZZ
Open that door, blindfolded,
I mean worldwide. You will find the bar or tables
or mens room. They look alike
and most of the time they smell alike.
You're not here for the
ambience. You're here for the music
and all that
JAZZ
There's an exotic tone to a
soprano sax, an almost sexy tone to the tenors and
trumpets joining in with
alacrity. The rhythm section-bass. piano, drums and guitar,
sometimes match your
heartbeat.
Where did it start? Who
started it? When? Why?
No one cares except
historians. All of us are here for the music
and All That
JAZZ
Written for and dedicated
to all the JAZZ musicians who have filled my life with
music...
*Editor's Note* Today is also International Jazz Day as well, and it being celebrated in Al's area. Here is the info we have on it:
" UNESCO designated April 30th as a day to celebrate jazz and it is celebrated all over the world. So why not in Miami as well? Join us at any time after noon on Wednesday April 30th. Live in the Cellar at Le Chat Noir a venue that will transport you and take you back to the real jazz age! "
Facebook event at: https://www.facebook.com/events/763272900363001/
Al's Disclaimer:
A short note: The reason I write this is because I love music and words. I do not book acts. I do not promote acts. I do not accept invitations to review artists. I go to venues of my own choice. When and where is not influenced by anything other than who I would like to hear that night or day. If I don't like what I hear, I won't write about it. When I like it I let you all know. I never mention a name without asking permission. "Pardon me, Miss. Would you like to dance?"
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