I have recently come to the conclusion, that I am no longer enjoying much classical music that is tonal.
As of late, whenever I put on a recording of tonal, common practice, classical music from any of the major composers, I almost always end it before it is finished, as I lose interest. I...
A jazz and classical prodigy at a very young age. Has not disappointed as he got older.
Amazing chops and creativity.
Only problem...
His CD's are hard to find and expensive.
Not impressed at all, to say the least.
It sounds like a pastiche of Copland and Gershwin.
I can't help thinking, that if anyone else, without the celebrity and notoriety of Marsalis, release this, it would quickly fade into obscurity.
But not only am I not impressed, this actually angers me...
I want to extol the amazing sound quality of recordings from the Nonesuch series called "Spectrum New American Music". These recordings from the late 60's and 70's, of contemporary classical music, are really quite a revelation. And considering they were originally released as budget recordings...
So...
It looks like, after last years debacle of the LA Audio Show and the very disappointing T.H.E. Show (less than 30 rooms, only a couple of LP/CD vendors), there will be another attempt at T.H.E. Show this year.
T.H.E. Show 2019
I wish the people organizing T.H.E. Show this year, all the...