Jazz 'round Midnight
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Circle 3, front row? Have you sat there before?
Oops sorry back row also 38. Tricky!Originally posted by realitybites:hmmm am looking at the most affordable one ... think the cheapest tic is going at S$38.00 -
No wor ... how arrrr ? =pOriginally posted by choco B:Circle 3, front row? Have you sat there before?
Oops sorry back row also 38. Tricky! -
Hehehe $38 2 choices lor..
Cat 6 = Circle 3 back rows
Cat 10 = Circle 3 front row, but restricted view seats (as per website)
I dunno which is better :pOriginally posted by realitybites:No wor ... how arrrr ? =p -
I m not concerned abt the visual bit ... well I'll be happee as long as the audio bit is a-okie heheheOriginally posted by choco B:Hehehe $38 2 choices lor..
Cat 6 = Circle 3 back rows
Cat 10 = Circle 3 front row, but restricted view seats (as per website)
I dunno which is better :p -
Got that. :] Will ask around if I get the chance.Originally posted by realitybites:I m not concerned abt the visual bit ... well I'll be happee as long as the audio bit is a-okie hehehe
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Ehhe thanksOriginally posted by choco B:Got that. :] Will ask around if I get the chance.
U r DA BEST 
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makes it a Club 30s outing? organise by choco?
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Seems like we are starting to have alot of outings!
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so i will be looking forward to the outing yeah?
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Originally posted by mercutioz:makes it a Club 30s outing? organise by choco?
I'm tracking Mercutioz's number of posts and the quality of the post he made...
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My word! I've got that song and I love it! Etta James and Miles are kewl! I like a few of Coltrane's pieces too.Originally posted by Gazelle:try downloading etta james version of At Last, you will like it. nice song for wedding if you have a jazz and big band theme...
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mercutioz - don't think there are enough bossa nova fans to make an outing. Should just be a small group
elindra - yeah so many outings. :S I can't keep track of all of them !
Faye - on ah! $38 tix ok for you ?
Hehehe who else wanna go??
CIBELLE - Brasil Novo
19 Feb 2005, Saturday, 7.30pm @ EsplanadeOriginally posted by mercutioz:makes it a Club 30s outing? organise by choco? -
Considering that jazz is somewhat eclectic by definition, IÂ’d refrain from categorizing Astrud Gilberto as a bossa nova singer, and from making a cut-and-dried distinction between bossa nova and jazz.Originally posted by Gazelle:I think Gilberto is a consider a more bossa nova singer than jazz. for jazz singer you should check out, Etta james, billie holiday and ella fitzgerald.
Somehow I feel that most jazz listeners in Singapore only appreciate those smooth and modern jazz. not much people are really into those mind twisting jazz like contrane, pharoah sanders, miles.
Mind-bending stuff is fun at times, but I personally find that the “hot jazz” styles of East Coast musicians in the mold of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and to some extent even Milt Jackson tend to often be more about technique than substance, and this can sometimes grate. Since the topic is about jazz after midnight, the implication is that we’re talking about winding down at the end of the day. Listening to Monk’s running up and down the keyboard on “Misterioso” is not the first thing I would want to be listening to at such a time.
In light of that, my picture of the environment within which the music would be played would be along the lines of the room being lit only by the stereo’s operating lights, a Cohiba Esplendido in one hand and a Laphroaig in the other. Well, that was my habit at the end of a particularly long day, so it's not so much my picture as what I would actually do. Anyway, within such an environment, “At Last” would be acceptable, but I would rather go for something a bit more bluesy, or something of the "cool jazz" West Coast style, such as:
- Sonny Criss – Blues In My Heart
- Billie Holiday – Stormy Weather or Solitude
- Dexter Gordon – The Shadow of Your Smile
- Chet Baker – These Foolish Things
- Oscar Peterson – My Foolish Heart
- Frank Sinatra – One For My Baby
In my opinion, Chet Baker runs rings around Miles Davis and Coleman Hawkins puts a lot more soul into his art than John Coltrane, but thatÂ’s another topic for another time. -
I just play one of my CDs. At that time of the night it could be bossa nova, pre-disco Bee Gees or classical music.
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hey !!!..yup i'm listening to that too, but if you love to hangout chillout wif your friends just to listen some local jazz you can simply surf this net at www.umiyushida.com - she's my niece, she's been singing for about 10 years I guess, she's 29 and am sure you will love and support local jazz singers, read more at her website and you'll findout more about her, Gong Xi Fa Cai !Originally posted by elindra:I think there is nothing nicer than listen to the smooth sound of jazz late into the night.
What do you guys like to listen late into the night?
Currently listening to Astrud Gilberto's soulful & soothing voice
Shadow of Your Smile
The shadow of your smile
When you have gone
Will color all my dreams
And light the dawn
Look into my eyes, my love, and see
All the lovely things you are to me
Our wistful little star was far, too high
A teardrop kissed your lips
And so did I
Now when I remember spring
All the joy that love can bring
I will be remembering
The shadow of your smile
Now when I remember spring
All the joy that love can bring
I will be remembering
The shadow of your smile
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Ged,Originally posted by Gedanken:Considering that jazz is somewhat eclectic by definition, IÂ’d refrain from categorizing Astrud Gilberto as a bossa nova singer, and from making a cut-and-dried distinction between bossa nova and jazz.
Mind-bending stuff is fun at times, but I personally find that the “hot jazz” styles of East Coast musicians in the mold of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and to some extent even Milt Jackson tend to often be more about technique than substance, and this can sometimes grate. Since the topic is about jazz after midnight, the implication is that we’re talking about winding down at the end of the day. Listening to Monk’s running up and down the keyboard on “Misterioso” is not the first thing I would want to be listening to at such a time.
In light of that, my picture of the environment within which the music would be played would be along the lines of the room being lit only by the stereo’s operating lights, a Cohiba Esplendido in one hand and a Laphroaig in the other. Well, that was my habit at the end of a particularly long day, so it's not so much my picture as what I would actually do. Anyway, within such an environment, “At Last” would be acceptable, but I would rather go for something a bit more bluesy, or something of the "cool jazz" West Coast style, such as:
- Sonny Criss – Blues In My Heart
- Billie Holiday – Stormy Weather or Solitude
- Dexter Gordon – The Shadow of Your Smile
- Chet Baker – These Foolish Things
- Oscar Peterson – My Foolish Heart
- Frank Sinatra – One For My Baby
In my opinion, Chet Baker runs rings around Miles Davis and Coleman Hawkins puts a lot more soul into his art than John Coltrane, but thatÂ’s another topic for another time.
why are you telling me so much cock and bull story about what and how to listen and enjoy music. Trying to tell the world about what you know again??
The reason why you cant differentiate Jazz and bosa is because you dont quite understand the form in both music.
As for jazz, it is beyond technique, it is about free form of expression, feelings, and improvisation. I would prefer that you dont call yourself a jazz lover if you dont even know how to appriciate the art of playing and listening jazz. -
Hello Gazelle,
1) To each his own. Isn't a person entitled to his/her opinions in here?
2) I would really appreciate if you Stop using God's name in vain. -
For that matter, it'd be good if he stopped using Ged's name in vain!Originally posted by SydneyLibrarian:2) I would really appreciate if you Stop using God's name in vain.
Gaz, you've really got to stop your fixation with me - there's only so much laughing I can do in a day! -
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear - do you realise how stupid you sound? If you can't define jazz with anything even remotely approaching clarity, how could you possibly say someone is or isn't a jazz singer?Originally posted by Gazelle:As for jazz, it is beyond technique, it is about free form of expression, feelings, and improvisation. I would prefer that you dont call yourself a jazz lover if you dont even know how to appriciate the art of playing and listening jazz.
Before you go on another rabid rant, my second question was rhetorical. It should be fairly obvious to most people that it is, but we all know that overestimating your limited abilities is way too easy.
It's funny you should mention cock-and-bull. After your "10 reasons" thread, it's already been established that you're the one making things up, and even better, you, of all people, found and reported my credentials on the forum. Don't go trying to question someone's bona fides so that you can look more credible - you've already failed, and every attempt just makes you look like more of a loser.
EDIT: Oh, what the hell, go ahead with your antics - I need a good laugh every now and then. -
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Yea, that too!Originally posted by Gedanken:For that matter, it'd be good if he stopped using Ged's name in vain!
Gaz, you've really got to stop your fixation with me - there's only so much laughing I can do in a day! -
It does goes to show your limited understanding of Jazz and Bosa music. When I say understanding, I dont mean just by reading the lyrics, knowing the tune and the name of the artist, but more towards the feel and influence of the artistOriginally posted by Gedanken:Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear - do you realise how stupid you sound? If you can't define jazz with anything even remotely approaching clarity, how could you possibly say someone is or isn't a jazz singer?
I would prefere that you go do some listening and reading about the clave and feel of bosa nova and then listen deep into the voice and style of Gilberto.
People dont simply call Astrud Gilberto as "The Queen of Bossa-Nova" for nothing. Yes I am sure Astrud Gilberto can sing Jazz but her music and soul is not rooted to jazz.
Are you going to say that BONO from U2 is also a jazz singer after singing a duet with Frank Sinatra?? -
Haha...I am just seeking God's help to protect innocent people from psycho Ged (aka Dr. James the hooker!!Originally posted by SydneyLibrarian:Hello Gazelle,
1) To each his own. Isn't a person entitled to his/her opinions in here?
2) I would really appreciate if you Stop using God's name in vain. who is trying very hard to make money from mentally distress people to support his extravagant lifestyle of giving away Rolex watches and his $30K per month income -
And in turn, if you know as much about bossa nova as you claim to, you would know that bossa nova was developed as a blend of samba and West Coast jazz. If musical roots are as important as you've stated in Astrud Gilberto's case, then by the same logic bossa nova's roots in jazz justfiably qualify it as a form of jazz.Originally posted by Gazelle:I would prefere that you go do some listening and reading about the clave and feel of bosa nova and then listen deep into the voice and style of Gilberto.
People dont simply call Astrud Gilberto as "The Queen of Bossa-Nova" for nothing. Yes I am sure Astrud Gilberto can sing Jazz but her music and soul is not rooted to jazz. -
BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!Originally posted by Gazelle:Haha...I am just seeking God's help to protect innocent people from psycho Ged (aka Dr. James the hooker!! who is trying very hard to make money from mentally distress people to support his extravagant lifestyle of giving away Rolex watches and his $30K per month income
I honestly can't decide which is more funny - your stupidity or your ignorance. In any case, keep it up!