Friday, July 15, 2011

This Is Why I Do It


Sometimes I wonder why I do what I do. The constant promotion of jazz, even from a forthright perspective, often seems like a fool's errand. When I'm tempted to leave this neglected corner of the musical universe, I find new inspiration by turning to vintage Basie. Listening to these sides reminds me of my mandate to advocate for the forgotten music of the past and the overlooked music of the present.

3 comments:

jazz geek said...

And thanks for all your hard work!

Cb said...

We need more people like you on the case, HIB!

Anonymous said...

A blast of Basie is always in order... keep shaking the jazz cage Bill. Great blog!