Most Lyrical Jazzer - Page 2

trjeam · 04-07-2007, 10:30 AM

I have to go with Louis Armstrong. It didn't matter if he was singing or playing the trumpet Louis could make any solo sound lyrical...

Solar Bell · 04-07-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by westview1900

Warren Vache's sound is very pleasing to me.

A very good choice, also Ruby Braff.

-cw-

dlewis · 04-07-2007, 11:17 AM

It is hard to beat Clark Terry

ptynan · 04-07-2007, 11:57 AM

I'll put in Kenny Wheeler's name.

wiseone2 · 04-07-2007, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The BuZZ

Who, in your opinion do you find to be the most melodic improvisor, regardless of tempo or style?
For me, that would be Art Farmer.............. Man, regardless of the groove, tempo, or the complexity of the chord changes, Art was so damn lyrical! The cat just played so musical when he improvised! Flumpet, Flugelhorn, or Trumpet just sang when he played any of them...........very fortunate to have heard him live on three occasions!

Why ask the question?
Every improviser is melodic and rhythmic. There is no way to make the judgement you ask. I love Pops, Red Allen, Art Farmer, Johnny Coles, Diz, Miles, Lee, Chet and many other players.
For me, there is no most.
Wilmer

geoT · 04-07-2007, 02:02 PM

Among the currently active players I'd like to add Marvin Stamm and carl Saunders to the list.

gridjam · 04-07-2007, 02:29 PM

I forgot Thad Jones!

I don't know if I can whole-heartedly agree that every jazz player is lyrical and melodic- some players can be described as more angular and searching, or dissonant and brassy, and so on...EVEN THEN, these descriptions we decide on (and the press decide on) are usually only based on a small portion of what we hear that player do. I guess it's the inner English lit student in me that wants to hear more critique (not to be confused with criticism) when it comes to describing players and music, much as they do in the British way, in which the language used can almost make you taste,smell and feel the event, eliminating the possibility of just a one or two word description.
This is an eternally unfolding answer situation we are in here now, but I think it's great to see names that I have yet to load into my crazy-full ipod world to once again discover and enjoy.
best,
ij

krossum · 04-07-2007, 03:24 PM

I was in Chicago last fall and heard a set by Marcus Belgrave; very, very lyrical. After his set - I walked up to him and thanked him for the lesson! (It was that good)

cheers.
-Kelly

Manny Laureano · 04-07-2007, 04:45 PM

I'm surprised no one's mentioned Clifford Brown. That being said, I agree with Wilmer. I'm not a fan of "most" type questions because they're usually so subjective.

ML

Solar Bell · 04-07-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Brekelefuw

Clifford Brown for sure. He could float through everything that was thrown at him. Listen to his solo on September Song with Sarah Vaughn. I think that is the most beautiful trumpet solo ever recorded.

Ah....Manny......

-cw-

04-07-2007, 10:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
trjeam Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 104	Re: Most Lyrical Jazzer I have to go with Louis Armstrong. It didn't matter if he was singing or playing the trumpet Louis could make any solo sound lyrical...
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dlewis Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: RANDALLSTOWN MARYLAND Brand: BACH Posts: 90	Re: Most Lyrical Jazzer It is hard to beat Clark Terry

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ptynan Pianissimo User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Brand: Edwards Posts: 232	Re: Most Lyrical Jazzer I'll put in Kenny Wheeler's name.
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geoT New Friend Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: nashville, tn. usa Posts: 14	Re: Most Lyrical Jazzer Among the currently active players I'd like to add Marvin Stamm and carl Saunders to the list.

04-07-2007, 02:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
gridjam Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Brand: BACH Posts: 146	Re: Most Lyrical Jazzer I forgot Thad Jones! I don't know if I can whole-heartedly agree that every jazz player is lyrical and melodic- some players can be described as more angular and searching, or dissonant and brassy, and so on...EVEN THEN, these descriptions we decide on (and the press decide on) are usually only based on a small portion of what we hear that player do. I guess it's the inner English lit student in me that wants to hear more critique (not to be confused with criticism) when it comes to describing players and music, much as they do in the British way, in which the language used can almost make you taste,smell and feel the event, eliminating the possibility of just a one or two word description. This is an eternally unfolding answer situation we are in here now, but I think it's great to see names that I have yet to load into my crazy-full ipod world to once again discover and enjoy. best, ij

04-07-2007, 03:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
krossum Piano User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA Posts: 306	Re: Most Lyrical Jazzer I was in Chicago last fall and heard a set by Marcus Belgrave; very, very lyrical. After his set - I walked up to him and thanked him for the lesson! (It was that good) cheers. -Kelly
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04-07-2007, 04:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
Manny Laureano Utimate User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 5,989	Re: Most Lyrical Jazzer I'm surprised no one's mentioned Clifford Brown. That being said, I agree with Wilmer. I'm not a fan of "most" type questions because they're usually so subjective. ML

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