Jazz is not dead ! It just smells funny ..
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0mn...4&feature=plcp

Who is this chick ,, Stanley Clarke's sister ? OMG is she good on the bass ,,. hang in there for the stand up bass solo ..

Smells bad indeed

St. Etienne_Frank Zappa Jazz From Hell - YouTube

found this for ya

One on One - Esperanza Spalding - YouTube

luv that Bob. Those are the exact type of musicians that I gravitate towards. Don't care about the label they are given as far as their style just that they are so diverse and willing to play anything. Frank seem to be able to identify that type of musician for his music and they seem to respect and embrace the challenge of his style and want to play for him thus the end result was always thought provoking and of course very enjoyable for me anyway. And another great Berklee student too boot P.

I smiled quietly to myself when I saw the Berklee banner flash up. Friend of mine's son is there now. Can't wait to see him after he graduates. He was obviously very good for his age when he started.

yeah said she was one of the youngest teachers ever at Berklee, hired right after she graduated at 20.
also this
In the 53rd 2011 Grammy Awards, she won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, defeating teen pop recording artist Justin Bieber, indie rock band Florence and the Machine, folk band Mumford and Sons and hip-hop rapper Drake (entertainer). Bieber's fans, also called "Beliebers", targeted Spalding on the internet and her Wikipedia page, stating that she was not as popular as Bieber and that he should have won the award. They also incorrectly edited her Wikipedia page.

going to have to keep an eye on her in the future. Thank you

First link pooped out ... This is really great love Wild is the Wind Bowie and Nina Samone ,Now this great version ,, and Edangered Species .. She's special , I dare say she must be a genius .. Way to young to be so sophisticated.. Everything just flows out of her .. easy on the eyes too .. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZW98IBWpiU

more Z jazz, warms your heart fusion kind of thing going on

Frank Zappa baby snakes _09 - 21 december 1979.mpg - YouTube

got some time

Frank Zappa - 1994 Civilization Phaze III (Act 1&2) - YouTube

For you guys who appreciate jazz/rock crossover style here's a nice piece by Jon Finn. Jon is the rock guitar teacher @ Berklee. Great guy, monster player who also plays with the BSO...and hails locally from Weymouth. If you ever get the chance to hear him locally I guarantee you'll be impressed.

“Putting Down the Torch” Live at Berklee Performance Ctr. | Jon Finn Group

here you go Eddie. Luv these tiny desk concerts

NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert: Esperanza Spalding - YouTube