Sassy, Farmer/Hall, Sample, Lovano, Ted Talk
New Content on Syncopated Justice 23 October 2023
Sarah Vaughan - Just One of Those Things
Sarah Vaughan's importance as a jazz vocalist lies in her exceptional vocal talent, innovative phrasing, versatility, influence on future generations, extensive recording legacy, and her enduring presence in the world of jazz. She remains an iconic figure whose contributions to the genre continue to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.
Art Farmer and Jim Hall - A Musical Conversation
The collaboration between Art Farmer and Jim Hall was memorable. Their musical compatibility, conversational playing style, subtlety and taste, diverse repertoire, and their ability to quietly innovate within the jazz genre was memorable.
Their partnership remains a shining example of the artistry and beauty that can be achieved in collaborative jazz performances.
Joe Sample - Carmel
Joe Sample was an important jazz musician due to his pioneering work in jazz fusion, his exceptional skills as a pianist and composer, his versatility in various musical contexts, his influence on contemporary music, his commercial success, and his extensive collaborations with other musicians.
In this rare video, we get a taste of Joe’s solo piano chops on his composition, Carmel.
Joe Lovano - Pioneering Uncharted Territory
Joe Lovano's exceptional musicianship, versatility, innovative compositions, collaborations, leadership, and contributions to jazz education has had a lasting impact on the genre, making him a respected and influential figure. I had the honor of producing Joe’s first website, and during the years we worked together, we did a number of videos together. His playlist includes several of those videos, along with a great live track from his Nonet, featuring the great John Hicks, and a sample of his delicious piano duo with Hank Jones.
Bret Primack’s Ted Talk: What is Reality?
I did a Ted Talk in 2013 about the challenge we face deciphering appearance vs. reality. Ten years later, the landscape of truth has been shocking altered with Fake News and AI. In the not too distant future, most of what appears on the internet won’t be real. There are tens of millions of Americans who believe what they see on Reality TV as truth. This doesn’t bode well for the future.