Rêverie | Vol . 6 Issue 11
Let ’ s Talk About Sax :
Sean ’ s Music Corner
The black notes dance around the page , harmonically in rhythm , passionately ringing in tone . Though clashing with the stark whiteness of the page , the notes deliver forcefully yet smoothly in even breaths from a glistening gold saxophone . Eyes closed , fingers deftly moving , but a sweet melody arises in the air . However , while the people hear the silvery tune of the saxophone , the black notes of the white page carry a subtle , sorrowful song .
These are some a few thoughts that inevitably occur to me when listening to the beauty which is jazz . I know jazz is something written about by myself and others many , many times before , but with the release of Ben Bernie ' s great rendition of “ Deed I Do ” earlier this year I feel compelled to once again write about the beautiful genre .
I like jazz because it ’ s loose . It ’ s lively , flowing , and makes me feel free . Jazz musicians have to improvise on the spot , and it ’ s that excitement that captures me . From great artists like
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George Gershwin to rising stars like Ruth Etting , we are truly living in the age of jazz . Some people may point out some of jazz ’ s shortcomings . Sure , it ’ s played in speakeasies and sure , it may drive our youth towards some “ morally questionable ” activities . But this is a new age in music ! We must embrace these exciting times , and just enjoy this new music .
That will do it for this month ’ s Sean ’ s Music Corner . I know it ’ s a bit short , but all I wanted to do was reemphasize why jazz is so great .
As always , I ’ ll finish up with a list of notable pieces in the genre I ’ m covering for the current issue , all released this year ! “ S Wonderful ” is great piece by the esteemed George Gershwin , and Irving Berlin ’ s “ Blue Skies ” is another fantastic composition . Also notable is Kid Ory ’ s “ Muskrat Ramble .” In lesser news , an artist named Louis Armstrong released a piece titled “ Big Butter and Egg Man .”