Symphonic Jazz Orchestra, WOW!

Thank You......., posted on August 26, 2015 at 00:34:51
Todd Krieger Audiophile Posts: 37333 Location: SW United States Joined: November 2, 2000	I'd also be very interested when the album comes out.

I've got a review copy., posted on August 26, 2015 at 07:29:08
John Marks Manufacturer Posts: 7799 Location: Peoples' Democratic Republic of R.I. Joined: April 23, 2000	It's very good. The Rhapsody in Blue with trio improvisations does shake the chessboard. Recorded sound is very good. jm

A frighteningly large number of recent issues.., posted on August 26, 2015 at 07:41:06

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are showing up on TIDAL and QOBUZ but not playing or in the case of QOBUZ, no more than 30 second samples of each track at 320kbps mp3.

I think we are seeing how the streaming services are to be used in the future. Allowing unlimited Lossless FLAC on all of the old stuff and samples to promote paid downloads on all of the new, desirable stuff. :-(

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RE: A frighteningly large number of recent issues.., posted on August 26, 2015 at 08:14:28
smart845 Audiophile Posts: 668 Location: East london Joined: May 24, 2000	Just purchased as 24/96 from Qobuz, available 18th Sept. With a Qobuz subscription you could stream the FULL album when available in 16/44.1. I've already recouped my subscription with the discount on HiRes files. Cheers

I HAVE a QOBUZ subcription, have had it for over a year..., posted on August 26, 2015 at 08:43:39
Ivan303 Audiophile Posts: 48887 Location: Cadiere d'azur FRANCE - Santa Fe, NM Joined: February 26, 2001	And lately, QOBUZ has begun allowed only a 30 second MP3 streaming of some of the newer issues. And this does not change months after the issue date, if at all. I have a couple of these in my favorites and months later, still only 30 seconds of streaming at 320kbps is available. :-( First they came for the dumb-asses And I did not speak out Because I was not a dumb-ass

Interesting..., posted on August 26, 2015 at 11:14:04
smart845 Audiophile Posts: 668 Location: East london Joined: May 24, 2000	I'd not noticed that before Ivan. I'll certainly be keeping my eyes open for that one. Thank you for the information. Smart

you like chocolate?, posted on August 26, 2015 at 14:11:29
mbnx01 Audiophile Posts: 7956 Location: Eagle, Idaho Joined: October 22, 2004	You like beer? Wow, chocolate beer! I don't think so. Some combinations just aren't meant to be. 'A lie is halfway around the world before the truth gets its boots on'. -Mark Twain

RE: A frighteningly large number of recent issues.., posted on August 26, 2015 at 19:30:02
David Smith	That's progress... Dave

Ever hear Sonny Rollins' Concerto for Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra?..., posted on August 26, 2015 at 22:20:05

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Well, it was never released officially (someone recognized the chocolate/beer affect) but segments of it are floating around on video clips. Performed in Japan in 1986, it won't change your mind on the subject but is a vast improvement on the OP's linked performance. This is mostly due to Rollins' playing, which usually will elevate whatever he's playing to the next level. Apart from that I agree with your analogy.

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Or the Marcus Roberts Trio w Orchestra Performing Gershwin Concerto in F?, posted on August 26, 2015 at 22:54:28

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I would have linked something on YouTube, but the good performances of this arrangement with this trio were taken down.

Seiji Ozawa ruined the Berlin performance which just *dragged* along with horribly sloppy ensemble (I was stupid to recommend this a few years ago without actually listening to it).... There was another performance on YouTube with a "no name" conductor/orchestra, but the orchestra was just awful.

If a good performance were to surface, I will provide a link.

No, but..., posted on August 26, 2015 at 22:58:39
smart845 Audiophile Posts: 668 Location: East london Joined: May 24, 2000	Must check that one out. For some reason I really like 'Jazz orchestra', the Metropole Orkest as an example. Just sounds fresh to my ears. Chocolate beer? Well I do prefer a good Porter to an IPA. If you ever pass through Euston Station check out the Euston Taps, probably the smallest tap house you'll ever enter. Smart

I loathe combining orchestras with rock or jazz, hopefully this is an exception. (nt), posted on August 27, 2015 at 11:51:58
semuta Audiophile Posts: 2137 Location: northern california Joined: December 4, 2002	nt

An orchestra is only a tool, posted on August 27, 2015 at 14:34:48
genungo	An orchestra can create many different types of sounds, including "jazzy" ones. I like and respect what Joe Zawinul, Max Roach, Duke Ellington, and others tried to do with orchestral sound on occasion.

I take it you don't like Gershwin then..., posted on August 27, 2015 at 21:15:36

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I see what you are saying tho. Many cross over classical/jazz/rock come off cheezy.

I am partial to Gulda's Cello concerto. Sounds pretty dated now but I enjoy it. Admiring Schiff's mean playing.

And his later 'Concerto for myself' is one of rare classical/jazz mix that I think that works rather well.

RE: Symphonic Jazz Orchestra, WOW!, posted on August 27, 2015 at 21:20:36
Bill the K Audiophile Posts: 8383 Joined: June 3, 2006	Fusion music gives me Migraine. Painfully Bill

RE: I loathe combining orchestras with rock or jazz, hopefully this is an exception. (nt), posted on August 27, 2015 at 21:55:31
smart845 Audiophile Posts: 668 Location: East london Joined: May 24, 2000	I urge you to listen to Laura Mvula with the Metropole Orkest, Sing to the Moon. Saw them live at Royal Albert Hall last year and was stunned by the dynamics and musical inventiveness. Surprised at many of the 'negative' comments re. OP. But understand. I also like odd food combinations too, basil and strawberry; Rosemary and honey; hay ice cream.

Dave Brubeck Brandenburg Gate Revisited, posted on August 31, 2015 at 20:02:33
jllaudio Audiophile Posts: 859 Joined: May 27, 2002 Contributor Since: May 2, 2007	I love this album. The orchestra blended smoothly in this production.

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