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In his original post on this topic Steve mentioned Wynton Marsalis and
his Pulitzer Prize winning Blood on the Fields as an example of vernacular
idioms merged with classical forms. I admire Marsalis' efforts to write
serious, long form music thought I think this piece falls short and that,
in general, Ellignton's efforts (though with their own shortcomings) are
better examples.
I prefer Marsalis' own In This House on This Morning to Blood on the
Fields. It portrays in impressionistic style a Sunday service in an
African American church. To me the piece is more focussed, more original,
more varied and "swings" more. I had the privilege of hearing it
performed live in an African American church in Philadelphia. The only
disappointment being that Marion Williams, the late great gospel singer
from Philly, was unable to perform the hymn which she sings on the CD.
Wynton Marsalis is so prolific that I have fallen behind. Has anyone heard
his string quartet or his latest long piece?
Ed
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