Posted: 10/2/2014 11:31:47 AM EDT
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I used to not like "jazz".
I've been listening to "The Band" a lot lately and love the horns used in their music. I guess it just took me a while to figure out which TYPE of jazz I like. After a quick bit of research I have found that I really like New Orleans/Creole jazz from the early '50's. My favorite so far is Kid Ory without a doubt! Any other aficionados of this genre? |
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I've got my two year old on a Rag Time kick right now. He loves Scott Joplin.
I took a jazz history course as a "sleeper" course in college guaranteed to put an A on my transcript. Turned out to be one of the best classes I've taken. It lead me to a whole world of music I may not have otherwise considered. It also got me points with my father-in-law (girl friend's father at the time) as he's in a swing band that plays big band stuff. One of my favorites: 
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