There are some radio presenters who make out some jazz artists appear to be only "one hit wonders". They know only one or a few songs of a jazz artist and only these songs that they know get played repeatedly.(Maybe they get told what to play).
Trumpeter Don Cherry said "When people believe in boundaries, they become part of them."
I do believe that there are some creative presenters and that they do have a choice to play what they want to play. It is that simple
"Anyone can make the simple complicated. Creativity is making the complicated simple"
Charles Mingus
Luckily, there is some relief. Eric Alan has compiled a good summary of radio jazz shows that can be tuned into from Cape Town. Get it here.
If you know of any more, let Eric know.
Happy listening.
CD REVIEW: Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic IX – Pannonica: Tribute to the Jazz
Baroness
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*Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic IX – Pannonica: Tribute to the Jazz Baroness*
*(ACT 9889-2 – CD review by Mark McKergow)*
The latest release in ACT’s "Jazz...
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The details given for Fine Music Radio are far from correct. I'll contact Eric and give him the correct info.
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