The most important name in jazz?

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The most important name in jazz? Sept 23, 2006 16:09:09 GMT -5

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Post by skvorisdeadsorta on Sept 23, 2006 16:09:09 GMT -5

"When you're talking about Armstrong, you're talking about the guy who pretty much invented and defined the primary method of playing (if not THE then certainly one of) the signature instruments of the genre, no small feat. The very notion of how to play what we all recognize as a jazz solo comes largely from what Armstrong did, and then popularized."

This statement is a yes and no for me. There's been years of conjecture that he did nothing but steal from Billy Bolden. In fact, many people claim that the very essence of jazz come's from Bolden's tone, whether through myth or not, apparently that guy was the shit.

upinkzeppelin2 Guest	The most important name in jazz? Oct 24, 2006 22:38:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by upinkzeppelin2 on Oct 24, 2006 22:38:25 GMT -5 Gotta go with Miles here even though Duke is BY FAR my favorite.

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The most important name in jazz? Dec 6, 2006 15:50:10 GMT -5

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Post by RocDoc on Dec 6, 2006 15:50:10 GMT -5

Buddy Bolden was Louie Armstrong's mentor, so of course he learned from AND owes a huge debt to the man.

But so what, Armstrong gets my vote here...and I had to check if this was one that I never voted on.
Since this is a very familiar convo...

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skvorisdeadsorta Guest	The most important name in jazz? Dec 6, 2006 17:43:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by skvorisdeadsorta on Dec 6, 2006 17:43:53 GMT -5 Buddy Bolden was probably the biggest shit ever in Jazz, but from what I can gather reading the history, Armstrong will always be the shit. He had one of the craziest tones I've ever heard and sooooo tasteful.

RocDoc Hall Of Fame Legend Just a culture HAWG rolling in the slop. The world's my 'pen'...and I'm lovin' it. Posts: 7,391	The most important name in jazz? Dec 7, 2006 0:54:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RocDoc on Dec 7, 2006 0:54:56 GMT -5 Bottom line - Louie Armstrong was like Jimi Hendrix gone through the 'Time Tunnel'(tm) and landed in 19-and-fucking-18 and handed a goddamned trumpet...
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Ayinger Hall Of Fame Legend Jonny Quest "Invisible Monster" !!! Posts: 3,673	The most important name in jazz? Dec 7, 2006 2:04:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ayinger on Dec 7, 2006 2:04:49 GMT -5 ellington , ellington , ellington .
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phil Hall Of Fame Legend Posts: 2,123	The most important name in jazz? Dec 9, 2006 9:38:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by phil on Dec 9, 2006 9:38:42 GMT -5 Something about that list was bothering all this time ... Now I know what it is ... It's missing Dizzy Gillespie ... Just tought I'd mention it ...
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Galactus Rock and Roll Star Posts: 529	The most important name in jazz? Dec 9, 2006 11:23:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Galactus on Dec 9, 2006 11:23:20 GMT -5 You're right, I should've put Diz up there too.

RocDoc Hall Of Fame Legend Just a culture HAWG rolling in the slop. The world's my 'pen'...and I'm lovin' it. Posts: 7,391	The most important name in jazz? Dec 9, 2006 16:46:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RocDoc on Dec 9, 2006 16:46:07 GMT -5 Basie as well.
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