tranemonk Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I just got this today.. and I'm watching the DVD studio performance.. I'm not sure how I feel about this yet... I think I like it but.... :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Skid Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Steve Davis on drums? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Steve Davis on drums? Yeah, there's another Steve Davis who plays drums. I got to play with her a few weeks ago (she is on the jazz faculty at the Univ. of North Florida). Very nice player as well as a very nice lady. Just curious, TM, what don't you like about the DVD? (I haven't seen it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Moments Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Steve Davis on drums? Yeah, there's another Steve Davis who plays drums. I got to play with her a few weeks ago (she is on the jazz faculty at the Univ. of North Florida). Very nice player as well as a very nice lady. Just curious, TM, what don't you like about the DVD? (I haven't seen it). and she's purty too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcello Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I understand how he feels. There's something a little contrived about her music. Maybe contrived isn't the best word, but I don't connect at all. Maybe it's too "white". Steve Davis' drumming...ahhh, I should stop now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Skid Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Steve Davis on drums?Yeah, there's another Steve Davis who plays drums. Yes, I'm familiar with his work. What Marcello said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) Steve Davis on drums?Yeah, there's another Steve Davis who plays drums. Yes, I'm familiar with his work. What Marcello said. Oops, I now see what you meant, Skid. I thought you meant you hadn't heard of him. Also, what exactly is meant by "too white"? Is there "just enough white'"? Although I've never heard "white" used in descriptive praise, so one might assume any "white" is not good. Is there "too black", too? I do think I understand what is implied, and it is a commonly used critical term. I'm just not sure how to deal with/interpret it sometimes. Edited May 7, 2009 by Free For All Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcello Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 How about not enough SOUL, or lack there of? I've heard and met her since my buddy Jay Anderson played bass in her trio for 10 years. Now Jay, is a SOUFUL player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Skid Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) I think I understand what Marcello is saying, but I don't think I'd call it "too white". I'd be more inclined to say "File Under: New Age". And that is not meant to be a put down -- it is what it is, and I simply don't care for it. I'm also interested to hear TM's thoughts. Edited May 7, 2009 by Uncle Skid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) How about not enough SOUL, or lack there of? I've heard and met her since my buddy Jay Anderson played bass in her trio for 10 years. Now Jay, is a SOUFUL player! That I understand, even with the missing L. And yes, Jay is a MF! BTW, I'm not disagreeing with the assessment in this particular case, I'm just curious about that term, having heard it used forever. Edited May 7, 2009 by Free For All Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I think I understand what Marcello is saying, but I don't think I'd call it "too white". I'd be more inclined to say "File Under: New Age". And that is not meant to be a put down -- it is what it is, and I simply don't care for it. I'm also interested to hear TM's thoughts. I'm not a big fan, but I think "new age" is unfair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranemonk Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 This is her first record without her old trio... It's a quartet record with Randy Brecker on trumpet, George Mraz on bass and Anthony Pinciotti on drums.. Overall it was good... not great... I have always liked her stuff... I think I figured out my issue.... She always plays with a little restraint....Most of the tunes she plays(and composes) or have a medium tempo (not fast, not slow) or are ballads... Don't get me wrong... I've seen her perform 2 or 3 times and I have all of her recordings... and overall I do think she's a very good piano player and an excellent composer... It's just that I've never seen her (or heard her) play in a very fast or unrestrained manner.... The new record is a CD with a live DVD performance along with some interviews from the band.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazaro Vega Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 She comes out of a classical music background, though been playing jazz for years. Like the way Randy Brecker plays "Wrapped Around Your Finger." He can deal a pop melody like this with authenticity and is able to find some beauty in what is otherwise, lyrically, anyway, a rather unattractive song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Ptah Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I like her music a lot. In concert, it made more sense to me. She gets more intense and compelling, the slower and softer she plays, in my opinion. She has her own style which I connect with. Just wanted to let it be known that not everyone out there has a negative or lukewarm view of her music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranemonk Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Don't get me wrong... I do like her... I just wish she would really stretch out sometimes.... I like her music a lot. In concert, it made more sense to me. She gets more intense and compelling, the slower and softer she plays, in my opinion. She has her own style which I connect with. Just wanted to let it be known that not everyone out there has a negative or lukewarm view of her music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcello Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 I didn't mean to be a drag. It's just one man's opinion. Maybe a new drummer have improved things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranemonk Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 The difference between the DVD and the CD... is that the DVD has the songs in a different order with longer versions played in front of a studio audience... She had a CD/DVD release on her last record "Live." I like the format personally and wish more artists would do it... It doesn't raise the cost of the purchase that much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Ptah Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I didn't mean to be a drag. It's just one man's opinion. Maybe a new drummer have improved things... I did not think you were a drag. I can easily see how her music would generate diverse reactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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