Wynton’s concert at JALC reviewed by NY Times and NY Sun

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Posted on April 3rd, 2007 in Articles, New York Times, Review | Tags: articles, new york times, review

Last week Wynton played with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra at Rose Theater for the “Songs we love” concert series.
Here is a review of the evenings by the New York Times, the New York Sun and AllAboutJazz.com

Thanks for the link Gloria !
Posted by Luigi Beverelli on 2007-04-04 04:01:36 Hope J@LCO will present more programs of standards in future jazz seasons! Happy Easter, Luigi et. al.
Posted by gloria on 2007-04-04 04:00:05 Only a foreign interpreter would understand these two reviews are actually positive. Of course, "standards" have enduring appeal and are widely known and performed. They are not the retread, worn out tires described by these writers. Long after the songs hit the charts, they are continually performed, making them Standards. What's wrong with being a standard-bearer highlighting great arrangements, some well-known and others more obscure? Why does Nate refer to the "grab-bag" mentality, instead of orchestral precision, and Will mock last year's novel rendition of Rhapsody In Blue (he can't spell Fred Flintstone). Strayhorn inverted the thematic material of Rhapsody In Blue, creating different effects, in the same ingenious manner that Marcus Roberts did. The only thing the two critics agree upon is that the populace was greatly impressed and the venues packed. Maybe they'll take a hint. G.
Posted by gloria on 2007-04-03 05:00:23

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