I think I've got the jazz. Though, I always appreciated its smooth, complex sound; the way it coats a soul with ease and pizzazz and all the blues of spirits so profound, it was far and away. Oh but I'm slowly coming around. I feel connected in this newness as if I had been crooning all along. The players from the past speak to me. So much so, that recently, I was compelled to answer back. I did something wild. I formed a jazz quartet and – we’ve all got it now. The group wants to explore and expand on this art form. They want to be decent and honor the greats. Me? I just want to understand, not only the sound, but what is behind or underneath. The blueprints - to keep getting it for a while.
"We've got the jazz, we've got the jazz, we've got the jazz, we've got the jazz, we've got the jazz, we've got the jazz, we've got the jazz" - A Tribe Called Quest (1995 album A Low End Theory)
I appreciate jazz, too. What instrument do you play? I'd love to see your quartet one day! Have you given it a name yet?
ReplyDeleteI've got the jazz too. And the only thing better than hearing you sing it, is seeing you smile while telling a story. I loved you!
ReplyDeleteCinthia, I am a vocalist, who's humbled by this new experience. I've always admired jazz from afar, but was afraid to explore it.... I guess because I thought it was beyond me. Silly, I know. We haven't thought of a definite name. For now it's, The JB Jazz Quartet and ony play open mics. However, if you have any name suggestions I'm open (that goes for all you readers & dancers out there). I'll have to check out the blog to read how your bellydancing is coming along; another very passionate artform!
ReplyDeleteMaritza, you are wonderful. I'm not sure I know what the hell I'm doing, but as long as you're smiling back...:)
I also appreciate the simple rhythm of Jazz. The soothing sounds just relaxes us no matter what. I don't have a name yet, but I'm sure one will come.
ReplyDeleteI think I found a name for you. How about:
ReplyDeletePerfume Jassmine
Before passing judgement the reason I came with that name is because that's one of the myths of how Jazz got it's name. It used to be spelled Jass and was called that because it was associated with the night life and red light district of New Orleans, and the women of the Brothels use to wear a perfume called Jassmine.