Most Influential Jazz Writers Today

[Dan Gould]

well, not exactly, Dan , as you managed to throw in a jab at me related to a post in an entirely different thread; Yanow knows a little bit but not enough, is shallow in his historical analysis, and takes such a generalist approach to jazz history as to make his books virtually worthless. Just my opinion.

How is pointing out that you and he agree about LD's late-60s Blue Note albums are bad a "jab"? I was saying, "look, he agrees with you about LD, so what's so bad about his influence?"

[Rooster_Ties]

Again...

Guys, let's not stink up another thread with this stuff.  Take it outside!! 

Edited January 27, 2005 by Rooster_Ties

[Christiern]

well, not exactly, Dan , as you managed to throw in a jab at me related to a post in an entirely different thread; Yanow knows a little bit but not enough, is shallow in his historical analysis, and takes such a generalist approach to jazz history as to make his books virtually worthless. Just my opinion.

You're wrong, Allen--that's not just your opinion. B-)

[AllenLowe]

"Take it outside!! "

well, it's a little too cold where I live to do this today - and thanks for your support, Chris - let's just let it ride -

[MartyJazz]

Uh, moving on. "Most influential jazz writers today"? Obviously the words "influential" and "stimulating" are not synonymous. Among those I find stimulating, Ted Gioia (e.g., "Jazz: The Imperfect Art") and Francis Davis (his most recent, "Like Young") are two who come immediately to mind.

[couw]

... Francis Davis ...

speaking of whom: Old School. Stumbled on it, but haven't read it yet.

[catesta]

Don't you mean Mi Cochina?

hehe

[catesta]

I'll back anything he says. And he's been around pretty damn long.

Careful.

[Jazz Kat]

I didn't say she knew anything about jazz, only that if you got on her show, you will sell a lot of CDs B-) . Just like her "book club." I believe her taste runs to smooth jazz

Yes. I believe she has commented on how she loved Chris Botti's new album.

[medjuck]

Uh, moving on. "Most influential jazz writers today"? Obviously the words "influential" and "stimulating" are not synonymous. Among those I find stimulating, Ted Gioia (e.g., "Jazz: The Imperfect Art") and Francis Davis (his most recent, "Like Young") are two who come immediately to mind.

And I think Francis Davis if now the jazz columnist for the Vilage Voice. I think that's a venue that also gives you influence.

[7/4]

I didn't say she knew anything about jazz, only that if you got on her show, you will sell a lot of CDs  B-) .  Just like her "book club."  I believe her taste runs to smooth jazz 

Yes. I believe she has commented on how she loved Chris Botti's new album.

Damm, she should get these:

[7/4]

and:

[Leeway]

Wouldn't it be fun to see someone like Jason Moran or Dave Holland on Oprah? Who knows what might happen

[7/4]

Wouldn't it be fun to see someone like Jason Moran or Dave Holland on Oprah? Who knows what might happen

She should have Dave's band on her show.

Sell some fucking albums.

[Jazz Kat]

How many thought Dave Koz's new album, Saxophonic was pitiful. I wouldn't of bought it any how, but I got it as a gift. Spinned it, hated it.

[Jazzmoose]

Damn, Jazz Kat...I've got a pretty gruff personality sometime, and I've never pissed off anyone to the point that they'd give me a Dave Koz album...

[Jazz Kat]

hehe

[clifford_thornton]

Hentoff, Giddins, Corbett (sometimes, when he's not being hoity-toity), and Whitehead's pretty good.