Question for Keith Jarrett fans...

[bif]

How do you feel about his vocal antics on his live recordings. Bt this I mean his grunting, groaning, and whining that he does. Do you think it adds or detracts from his playing?

[RadiationTherapy]

1. I think it is powerful and free.

I understand it completely. It happens to me sometimes when I play.

[bif]

2. It used to drive me nuts.

At one point I took all my KJ LPs to the used record store and sold them. Eventually I decided to suck it up and give him a break. He is one of the piano geniuses of our time. So now I listen to his playing and ignore his moaning, etc. I still think they should keep the mike away from him while he's playing. Either that or Downbeat should name him "Jazz Vocalist of the Year" and be done with it.

[MilesColtrane]

3. Used to bother me...

Upon further listening, it doesn't. I guess I've been able to tune it out to a degree.

I still make fun of him for doing it though.

[bif]

4. The grunting isn't so bad

I just can't take the squealing!

[tigereye]

5. I understand it, but I think it really detracts from the beauty of the music

and I loved his playing for years. It drives me crazy and makes it difficult for me to listen to his recordings.

Oscar Peterson was much better at vocalizing in a way that complimented his playing.


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[mitchum]

6. Doesn't bother me at all