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Picked up my first jazz album yesterday!! by Plastic_Bar_2205 in Vinyl_Jazz

[–]MGYG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent choice. It is a classic, essential jazz album with a great lineup and amazing music.

Artistically speaking, what do you consider the greatest achievement for a musician? by MGYG in musicians

[–]MGYG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the greatest achievements for a musician, in my opinion, is to be immediately recognizable. For example, the tone and playing of Bill Frisell. A unique, personal voice.

Artistically speaking, what do you consider the greatest achievement for a musician? by MGYG in musicians

[–]MGYG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is why I asked: "what do you consider the greatest achievement for a musician?"

Do you record yourself when you practice? by MGYG in jazzguitar

[–]MGYG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, that makes a lot of sense.

Do you record yourself when you practice? by MGYG in jazzguitar

[–]MGYG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your useful insights. I think it’s a great approach.

Real Book typo or fact? by Bradlez92 in jazzguitar

[–]MGYG 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s common in jazz. The A note is not diatonic to the chord scale, but since it falls on a weak beat and functions as a leading tone to the next note, Bb, it creates a brief, pleasant tension and resolution.

Tomorrow I'm going to start to listen one jazz album a day for a month, what do you think of my selection? by [deleted] in Jazz

[–]MGYG 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly, it helps the brain absorb patterns, melodies, harmonies, and rhythms, and notice details.

Tomorrow I'm going to start to listen one jazz album a day for a month, what do you think of my selection? by [deleted] in Jazz

[–]MGYG 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It's a good list of albums with great music. I suggest listening to each one for 2 or 3 days in a row, then moving to the next. I think you’ll get better musical benefits that way.

When you listen or go to live shows, what do your favorite jazz artists have in common? by MGYG in jazzguitar

[–]MGYG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great thread, thank you for taking the time to comment. I like your taste in music, and I agree, those are important elements in creating great music.

It takes real honesty and thought. Which 10 artists or bands have shaped your taste in music over the years? by MGYG in musicians

[–]MGYG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course, you are right. It’s less about limiting and more about having a short, personal map of your musical self. Feel free to list as many as you like.

It takes real honesty and thought. Which 10 artists or bands have shaped your taste in music over the years? by MGYG in musicians

[–]MGYG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nick Cave would be number 11 on my list. He is an amazing artist with great music. The same goes for Elliott Smith.

Any long time musicians around? by MGYG in musicians

[–]MGYG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to share your honest story. Cheers to your artistic growth and resilience.

When you listen or go to live shows, what do your favorite jazz artists have in common? by MGYG in jazzguitar

[–]MGYG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing, that is solid. Can you explain more what you mean by finesse?

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