Friday, June 27, 2008
A Jazz Rorschach Test
Consider this video a jazz Rorschach test.
Which of the following do you see as you view this area ensemble:
a) Dedicated middle school jazz instructors instilling discipline and art appreciation into youngsters?
b) A bright and rosy future for jazz?
c) Bored teenagers desecrating a Sonny Rollins standard?
d) Confirmation that a stylish hat always looks sharp?
(For the record, I think these kids are pretty good. Additionally, I have no connection to this group. I uncovered this footage by searching for "Doug Talley" at YouTube.)
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2 comments:
A, C, and especially D all seem to apply, but B? Well, that's just crazy talk QED.
I guess it all comes down to how you define 'A bright and rosy future."
Bored teenagers, OTOH, usually don't participate in what amounts to extra-curricular activities. As for desecration... I've heard worse renditions by professionals on anvvfpops number of cruise ships.
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