tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962347383927323279.post8117481351024181612..comments2023-10-18T01:05:30.782-07:00Comments on The Augmented Ear: Can jazz be saved? Can anything?John Pattenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02888292440562179205noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-962347383927323279.post-41181597822778657252009-09-22T18:28:06.164-07:002009-09-22T18:28:06.164-07:00Jazz is like plant life... okay like nature, but i...Jazz is like plant life... okay like nature, but it's easy to relate to plants. Some years the tomatoes are great, some years it's the green beans. Certain plants do well most every year. But to say why and because is almost impossible. I love what you said about how jazz is inclusive of so many styles and genres. Some people say they are performing jazz because they are using material from the 'G. A. Song Book', but that isn't what makes it jazz. It's the approach and committment to the moment, be it simple or complex for one small thing. I believe jazz must embrace all musics to keep it alive and viable.Pam Purvishttp://www.pampurvis.comnoreply@blogger.com