An irreverent and opinionated guide to jazz in Kansas City.
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.)
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.
A, C, and especially D all seem to apply, but B? Well, that's just crazy talk QED.
ReplyDeleteI guess it all comes down to how you define 'A bright and rosy future."
ReplyDeleteBored 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.