Thelonius Reborn as the Dee Oh Double Gee
If we rhyme metaphorically , reach back historically, spit out new styles just like Miles, compose tunes that Trane, John Coltrane, would b proud to compile, or like the Bird, Charlie Parker, bravely brake rules, take take take, the music apart, do you honor Darwinian progress? Do you demand excellent art? Then you might might b from Hip- Hop, yeah, that's where many geniuses start.
It's simple, it's like nature, there is no fakers, take Kanye West or Chet Baker. Satchmo begets Biggy, Tupac was influenced by Dizzy. Discerning ears are blessed each time new evolutions arise, that redesign and define, unleashing musical highs with no conpromise. Parallels and similarities to cool people like you shud b no suprise. Stretching art just for art's sake, eyes eyes eyes, on no other prize.
Words and Chords fired with a furious frenzy and a ferocious fluidity. Lines and rhymes scatted so scathingly slow they create this surreal serenity. Might have you boppin to Hampton, Sir Duke , or Miss Ella? Or tip you to trippin on Twista, Tribe Quest, Rockafella.
Monk and Snoop, Thelonius and the D. O. Double G ,they both got game.. Basie the Count, Clan of Wu Tang, the same. Dedicating days, weeks, even years carefully, lovingly crafting perfection. Giants, and I do mean Giants, of Hip- Hop and Jazz,share that improvisational connection.
But alas, amidst greatness we are graced, and humbly each day,I say, Let's embrace the soulful caress that each genre conveys. That Cool Cat may take hip- hop, that Pretty Lady may take jazz, or you can twist the order around. Cause each delivers a pleasure that is non- stop, and that, my amazing people, is How Music should Sound!!
Bobby O
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Bobby O (
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- Comment from author about the poem: My father inspired me to love Jazz sharing his wonder of Improvisation. Hip Hop also shares that intellectual creative premise and this piece speaks to how I feel Hip Hop and Jazz are the same.
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Ahhhhh now I see why Abba ain't your thing........ I love all kinds.......... good one.
Many thanks. You ,I believe , are a really good sport.
'without music, life would be a mistake'
Nietzsche
(all music!)
thanks for sharing
(Afrika Bambaataa
lives-on!)
The history of music shows it intertwines connecting each genre bone by bone.
I absolutely agree that jazz and hip hop are both improvisational music.
Very well written with great insight.
The timing of this comment Very cool as I was hoping for more interaction from the community., either critique or kudos. Thanks for your kind words
Bobby O, We're brothers in heart
Though unknown and apart.
Dig!
Great work, liked how you mixed the musical genres. Really good.
That means a lot. Thanks. I’m a fan of your work do we will
Be
Talking.
I love all kinds of music,
I like most kinds of sound,
but its the noises that words make and their corresponding meaning,
that makes the world go round and round ..
I am glad you pointed me in this direction my friend and now fully appreciate where you are coming from and all that jazz ..
I saw Dylan live earlier this year again and was reminded from my own personal experiences of his early performances that he being a poet and a connoisseur of words first introduced me to the principles of RAP but without me being able to pin a handle on what it then was .. Many thanks for the direction and I was most impressed with how you sounded in real life mode .. Cheers, Neville
Thank you much for granting my request. It’s the piece that took me longest to create and so far I like your work the best so like a little kid I guess I just needed to Tim it by you. Appreciate all that is Neville
Sir B-Your poem is fire-I’ld gate crash that party with all those artists in attendance-until the part about jazz and hip hop being the same-which would cause us all an “episode!” Great craftsmanship though-
Perhaps that “episode “ could birth style akin to Cecil Taylor , Pharoah Saunders and Ornette Coleman ? Maybe I could add another stanza of persuasion to sway ? Thanks for the read and response to my request and the bit of joy sparked only and uniquely by warm genius.
This piece stands tall and complete. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion about everything jazz, poet friend.
Dig! I’m always excited to converse , share knowledge , opine, and learn from others about Jazz. I have many giants that make my first roster , I do , however, consider Miles, Monk, and Trane, from like 1955 , 56 forward to be the family trees I first closely followed. It’s so humbling cuz I know it’s impossible to catch up and I love that. Woke up one day feeling guilty because I know I don’t know enough about Mingus and it’s still hard to explore there. Kind of Blue and many of the Blue Note from that era are my centering licks. Thanks and share what makes sense for you ??
Hey man, I finally got to check this one out. Really enjoyed this poetic homage to the intersection between hip-hop and jazz and how we can appreciate the conversations and inspirations music has on one another.
Nice.
"Words and chords fired with a furious frenzy and a ferocious fluidity. Lines and rhymes scatted so scathingly slow they create this surreal serenity."
Too clean! I love it 👌🏿
Did you watch the video or just read it?
Watched as I read
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I absolutely love all your musical imagery. It took me back to my performance arts instructor, when he taught me to appreciate all types of genres of music. Music definitely inspires us all, influences us to become great writers. It makes us grow to aspire to artists as great as the many legends you have named. Thank you for recommending me this piece to read. I'm glad I did. Looking forward to reading the rest of your works.
Simpatico! Gonna ask for your hand in meaningful friendship. Thanks for checking it out. Means a lot.
i love ur poem, thanks for showing me it
Cool
this is a really cool poem,
It’s cuz just like King Kong, you got it going on.
Thank you for your kind words.
This is a true work of art. From the jazz flow to the juxtaposition of artists. It is fantastic. Brilliant work.
Two taps on my heart.
i’m not an expert here at all but the flow and rhythm are incredible, it’s literally music!! loved the rhymes especially, so very much on point
Appreciate your trust to look at a request. Thank you.
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