I don't care for the modern jazz tenor saxophonists, but James Carter, Joshua Redman and Scott Hamilton are three exceptions. The musicians have a great sound, and play music that has a quality that is hard to describe. So many modern players sound like they are playing exercises, showing off their technique and display a horrible tone. Just listen to the masters like Colman Hawkins, Ben Webster and Lester Young and you will understand what I mean.
Fully agree. I had the chance to hear some of the great in concert like Dexter Gordon, Illinois Jacquet, Buddy Tate, Scott Hamilton, Arnett Cobb, Johnny Griffin, Sonny Rollins, just to mention a few. I emphasize the concert situation because I believe the litmus test to judge the sound and capabilities of a musician is the live situation. All these musicians were able to touch a listener even sitting in the cheapest seat in the back because of their tone and musical articulation. Hearing Illinois Jacquet growl in front of his big band gave me goose pimples.
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I don't care for the modern jazz tenor saxophonists, but James Carter, Joshua Redman and Scott Hamilton are three exceptions. The musicians have a great sound, and play music that has a quality that is hard to describe. So many modern players sound like they are playing exercises, showing off their technique and display a horrible tone. Just listen to the masters like Colman Hawkins, Ben Webster and Lester Young and you will understand what I mean.
Fully agree. I had the chance to hear some of the great in concert like Dexter Gordon, Illinois Jacquet, Buddy Tate, Scott Hamilton, Arnett Cobb, Johnny Griffin, Sonny Rollins, just to mention a few. I emphasize the concert situation because I believe the litmus test to judge the sound and capabilities of a musician is the live situation. All these musicians were able to touch a listener even sitting in the cheapest seat in the back because of their tone and musical articulation. Hearing Illinois Jacquet growl in front of his big band gave me goose pimples.