All That Jazz! I'm hooked on jazz. I've had the buttons on my XM radio set for five different types of music, but for the past week, I can't pull myself away from jazz. Don't ask me...

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Jul 25, 2015 10:44:48 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I'm hooked on jazz. I've had the buttons on my XM radio set for five different types of music, but for the past week, I can't pull myself away from jazz. Don't ask me what kind or what musicians. I don't know. I have my XM set to Real Jazz, and it broadcasts throughout the property via a small FM transmitter. I have music by my computer, upstairs, in the kitchen, in the garage. I am bathed in jazz all day, and I can't get enough of it. I'm sure many of you know what I mean.

I heard yesterday that there was recently a Dexter Gordon Day somewhere. Coincidentally, I adopted a longhaired dachshund from a friend. His name is Dexter, after Dexter Gordon, the jazz musician. His owner was a musician, and he named his other dachshund Pepper, after Pepper Adams, another jazz musician.

Jul 25, 2015 11:03:08 #

tnturk Loc: Gallatin Tennessee

I am of the ripe age where all things considered I was hooked on jazz as a teenager. When everyone was crazy about the Beatles or the likes I was listening to Jimmy Smith or Monk or Buddy Rich. I guess I am in the minority but can't get enough of it.

Jul 25, 2015 12:30:14 #

SteveR Loc: Michigan

I have Kind of Blue, the first disk, in one of the six slots of the car at all times. Can't beat the opening notes of that album...and actually, most of the entire album. The first cut is, perhaps, quintessential jazz.

Jul 25, 2015 13:20:57 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

tnturk wrote:

...can't get enough of it.

Exactly!

As for the saying in your avatar, I remember when bringing film to the drugstore and waiting a week was the fastest way to get a picture. :D

Jul 25, 2015 16:09:46 #

tnturk Loc: Gallatin Tennessee

OR running down to the home made darkroom and hoping you didn't mess up

Jul 25, 2015 16:25:18 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

tnturk wrote:

... and hoping you didn't mess up

Right! I'm glad I resisted the urge to put in a darkroom. I was able to use the one in the high school when it wasn't busy.

Jul 26, 2015 06:47:09 #

Millismote Loc: Massachusetts

jerryc41 wrote:

I'm hooked on jazz. I've had the buttons on my XM... (show quote)

My guy was Stan Getz

Jul 26, 2015 08:04:09 #

KoniOmegaflex Loc: Central KY

Dave Brubeck, finest kind.
Saw him twice in person, once with the quartet and once with his two sons. The quartet was great.
I read that when he was in Amsterdam once, Willie "the Lion" Smith was asked if he had said that only blacks could really play jazz. Willie reportedly said, "I'd like for you to meet my son, Dave."

Jul 26, 2015 08:21:19 #

decoonass Loc: San Antonio

http://streema.com/radios/Radio_Swiss_Jazz

Jerry, this is by far the best jazz radio on the internet.

Jul 26, 2015 08:28:28 #

zootgetz Loc: Massachusetts

Getz is also my lifetime favorite. Started buying his 78's in 1950. Sweetie Pie was always a favorite o mine. I now have everything on CD and a number of Birdland B'Casts.
Stan caressed every note and every chick close enough. RIP Stanley!

Jul 26, 2015 08:29:15 #

zootgetz Loc: Massachusetts