[net.music] Growing out of rock to JAZZ.

fpa@cvl.UUCP (Fred Andresen) (04/05/84)

I like most music in the right context.  (Hard Rock seldom, Opera
rarely)

But I consider that I grew out of Rock (as my favorite) sometime in
College.  I have listened to more classical since then, but mostly I 
was drawn away from Rock by ** JAZZ **.  Any comments about non-Rock
music being sterile obviously stem from jazz-ignorantes.  Jazz is a
very broad category, as is rock, and often has fuzzy boundaries on
its definition.

What does jazz have to offer?  Melodies that are not beat to a pulp in 3
and half minutes, but rather extended and improvised on.  Beats that are
light, fresh, and different.  Instrumentalists that listen to the rest
of the group while they play and have supportive counter-melodies to 
contribute.  Instruments that are not all rhythm oriented, so that when
one is not soloing, he doesn't feel obliged to add his 26 cents worth of
noise.

Yes, I know there are groups and songs that fit this description in ROCK.
And, that some jazz doesn't fit this, ( and in fact is down right abrasive.)

These were just generalizations to describe why I listen to jazz more.

		Happy Listening, whatever you like,

			- Fred P. Andresen (fpa@cvl)