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Tell me about the Jazz Violin Calling all jazz aficiandos (namepeace etc...)
I recently saw a concert by the Regina Carter Quintet And I found it very lovely and versatile with precise collaboration between the instrumentalists especially -- afro-cuban influence, african influence etc. Someone I know says she represents the "future of jazz". Is that true? It was very enjoyable and not too challenging to listen to, though stimulating. I expected more fancy fingerwork, but was impressed. Where does she fall into the entire jazz compendium? I'm looking for an education here... | |
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I have always wanted to see Regina play. I bet it was a good show.
I would not classify myself as a jazz aficianado, but, I have to say, I do not know of too many jazz violinist, at least contemporary ones. Jean-Luc Ponty, comes to mind, although, strickly speaking, I guess he is a fusion artist. Most that I can think of are pretty old school: Stephane Grappelli (sp?), who played with Django Reinhardt in the Hot Club, and Stuff Smith. That's all I got, but I am sure there are other notables. [Edited 2/3/05 20:46pm] a psychotic is someone who just figured out what's going on | |
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Jean Luc Ponty is a must have for anyone interested in Jazz violin, or Jazz in general...Most of his early work is fusion, but in the 30 years he's been making music... he covers all forms of jazz... Regina carter is good, but all others pale in comparison to JLP! | |
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the early greats on jazz violin are stephane grappelli and stuff smith. grappeilli palyed with django rheinhardt in the mid 1920's, but prolifically recorded up in to the 1980's. i saw him in concert 3 or 4 times, he played wonderfully, very melodic, great chops. favorite album "parisian thoroughfare"
stuff smith, i have only heard a few pieces by, but a very sharp player. jean-luc ponty came around in the late 60's, played for a while in frank zappa's early 70's bands, then had a series of great albums in the mid 70's and continues to record til this day. fvorite albums 'aurora, imaginary voyage, and enigmatic ocean". i saw him at a small club in atlanta in the late 70's, great show. his stuff is more fusiony, that grappelli or stuff smith. there have been a few other jazz violinist, mikal urbaniak and joe venuti. i saw regina carter in philly at a small club, i thought she was wonderful. == [Edited 2/4/05 0:39am] ------------------------------------------------
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Thanks, for the great information. I'm very excited to explore all this since I play violin but never tried jazz.
BTW, Regina cites Jean-Luc as her main influence: "I knew I wanted to play improvised music after I heard a record by violinist Jean-Luc Ponty. Ever since then, I've been dreaming of my first solo project." -RC Again, I was really impressed with the precision of the quintet as a group. There was such a level of respect between them and they were all excellent. No one outshone anyone else, even Regina showed genuine humility as bandleader -- and thus the collaboration was outstanding. | |
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