tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526704657739088406.post2680045337845687607..comments2024-02-01T12:37:55.180+00:00Comments on Mostly music: 'I've Suffered For My Art, Now It's Your Turn!' (Jazz Musicians and Their Audience)Ronan Guilfoylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02668316692753726447noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526704657739088406.post-45865135003409818832013-09-06T06:54:01.122+01:002013-09-06T06:54:01.122+01:00In other news: Classical Musicians Blame Formal At...In other news: Classical Musicians Blame Formal Attire for Declining Audiences.Stefan Kachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103517356905739209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526704657739088406.post-40515401648315043242013-09-04T09:28:30.291+01:002013-09-04T09:28:30.291+01:00I couldn't agree more with the thrust of Ronan...I couldn't agree more with the thrust of Ronan's piece. In a live situation, recognition of the audience is paramount. They are deserving of a show where the musicians endeavour to connect with them, both parties having made the commitment to be in that shared space. Paul Pacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09256648991535002383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526704657739088406.post-84071250571099620712013-09-01T07:06:39.348+01:002013-09-01T07:06:39.348+01:00There is an exception to your premise that is also...There is an exception to your premise that is also a proof of your thesis: the Sun Ra Arkestra :)teledynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387640373550962501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526704657739088406.post-27031304806470362432013-08-31T19:29:20.011+01:002013-08-31T19:29:20.011+01:00I have to wonder what the average musician who wal...I have to wonder what the average musician who walks out of a gig with $17 in their pocket, and probably hasn't been able to buy new clothes, let alone eyeglasses, in 10 years, thinks about this.punkjazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984675477765237588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526704657739088406.post-89770279684071428582013-08-31T15:41:24.054+01:002013-08-31T15:41:24.054+01:00I agree with your assessment of the state of jazz....I agree with your assessment of the state of jazz. Who really wants to see some trombone player with tape on his glasses and wearing what looks like pajamas, who has to read charts as he plays and never looks at, or acknowledges the audience. Plays 30 minutes, then breaks for an hour? And his only goal is to sound sufficiently "oblique." Annathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901435362265438002noreply@blogger.com