[78-L] The Future of Jazz?

[Steven C. Barr]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julian Vein" <julianvein at blueyonder.co.uk>
> Steve Ramm wrote:
>> I thought the jazz collectors would enjoy this editorial column in 
>> today's Wall St. Journal.
>> Steve
> ==============
> What he didn't mention is the quality of jazz being performed
> today--live and on record. Most of what I hear is bland and of
> "I've-heard-this-all-before" quality. There are no individualists
> playing these days. Perhaps all the possible styles have been "worked
> through" and there's nothing left to explore?
> Even the current avant garde is regurgitating what was being played 40+
> years ago.
>
Mebbe...but howinell can/could one tell...?!

Instuments played at total random will ALWAYS more-or-less sound the
same...over years, decades or CENTURIES...?!

Steven C. Barr