Esquizito's Blog – June 2009 Archive (5)

June 30th, 2009

Our examination of the Clave and the legacy of Africa upon the history of music comes to a close as does the month of June (which has proven to be a test of stamina with days upon daze of 96 degree air temperatures.) I would like to return to the old landmark of Nouvelle Orleans.

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The year was 1718; nevertheless from a tape annotated, “5/4/76” we can forever hear Mr.… Continue

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June 23rd, 2009

Chano Pozo was attributed, by Dizzy Gillespie in his own memoirs: To Be Or Not To Bop, this sentiment regarding the workings of what is now referred to as “Latin Jazz.” (Remember, this is Diz translating...)

Deehee no peek pani, me no peek Angli, bo peek African.

Both speak African. Danny Barker, our own keeper of memory was present and characteristically observant of this mix.…

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Added by Esquizito on June 23, 2009 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

June 16th, 2009

I am not a Musicologist; I just use my ears. I am sure that many scholars have done studies and analyses on the rhythmic patterns known as Clave. I have not sought out these thoughts and, admittedly have not given the time necessary to read up on the subject. Nevertheless, I am a musician and have plenty to deal with in actually playing “in Clave” – and in so doing, always striving for more command and authority. It's true, “The more I get, the more I want – it seems.” Like anything else… Continue

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June 9th, 2009

What is your ethnicity? Actually, the word was mispronounced by Sgt. Genovese – of the 8th precinct, N.O.P.D. - when he asked me this question, as he ran a check on me in order to, apparently, see if he could bring me in for something else, or other than riding a bicycle up the wrong way of Royal Street. Sgt. Genovese and I love each other now; I'll be much better acquainted with Chartres Street for this. Back to the question; I'm still caught off-guard by the opportunity to answer this. There… Continue

Added by Esquizito on June 9, 2009 at 6:00am — 1 Comment

June 2nd, 2009

One thing is for sure. Jelly Roll Morton will forever be attributed with the phrase: “the Spanish tinge.” He considered this quality essential to Jazz music. For a long time to come, the issue of Jazz bi-lingualism will keep the tongues flapping... and the fingers typing. The debate – if you will – regarding “Latin Jazz” will rage onward.

What Jelly was referring to is the syncopated rhythmic pattern known as the Clave. The Spanish word meaning 'key,' there are several widely… Continue

Added by Esquizito on June 2, 2009 at 6:00am — 2 Comments

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