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krossum · 01-02-2007, 06:54 PM

The curious part of this discussion for me is the phrase "not a direct link in the mainstream evolution of jazz trumpet." I believe mainstream here is in reference to bop/straight-ahead playing? i.e. Wynton, Dave Douglas, et. al. correct?

So by that definition, pop or smooth jazz would be out of the mainstream. Considering this style as a modern day cousin of mainstream jazz - the godfather of this (IMHO) would be Herb Alpert. His subset could include Chuck Mangione, Chris Botti, and many others. This subset of musicians has seemed to gain the financial advantage over the primary jazz figures in the mainstream.

Another possible subset could be that around Lester Bowie; both stylistically and geographically.

Tim Hagans I believe will shake out through history as another one of these stylistically influential players that may escape the "popular" jazz mainstream's adulation. He's infulence can be heard all over the younger generation of players (myself included).

-Kelly

01-02-2007, 06:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
krossum Piano User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA Posts: 309	Re: Something like this? The curious part of this discussion for me is the phrase "not a direct link in the mainstream evolution of jazz trumpet." I believe mainstream here is in reference to bop/straight-ahead playing? i.e. Wynton, Dave Douglas, et. al. correct? So by that definition, pop or smooth jazz would be out of the mainstream. Considering this style as a modern day cousin of mainstream jazz - the godfather of this (IMHO) would be Herb Alpert. His subset could include Chuck Mangione, Chris Botti, and many others. This subset of musicians has seemed to gain the financial advantage over the primary jazz figures in the mainstream. Another possible subset could be that around Lester Bowie; both stylistically and geographically. Tim Hagans I believe will shake out through history as another one of these stylistically influential players that may escape the "popular" jazz mainstream's adulation. He's infulence can be heard all over the younger generation of players (myself included). -Kelly __________________ “This art is acquired only by laborious studies, for the rebellious nature of the instrument demands a great aptitude coupled with a persevering willingness to become a master of it.” – F.G.A. Dauverné (1857)