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Old 06-09-2008, 04:47 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: Can anyone reccomend me some Wynton?

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Originally Posted by Tempo600 View Post
I wouldn't recommend "Plantation to the Penitentiary" as a starting point. It is a very poignant social commentary, however I don't think it's representative of his best jazz work.
I will second that. It is a large departure from his earlier works. I 'd say it has a hiphop/rap influence, and is not easy on the ears at all.
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