sheldonm Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 I'm going to photograph Terrell Stafford in the near future. Anyone seen him lately; what can I expect, as I've never seen him and don't have any of this work? Thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 I'm going to photograph Terrell Stafford in the near future. Anyone seen him lately; what can I expect, as I've never seen him and don't have any of this work? Thanks, Mark You should get the recent Bobby Watson, Horizon Reassembled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 If I remember correctly, his album for Nagel Heyer, Fields of Gold is pretty nice. Solid, mainstream guy. I enjoy him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherbored Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 generally speaking, he's a neo-traditionalist who also happens to be a sharp dresser... should photograph well, -e- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted February 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 generally speaking, he's a neo-traditionalist who also happens to be a sharp dresser... should photograph well, -e- Thanks, that's what I was looking for ! I appreciate the input! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 He's on a Matt Wilson CD that I have. Plays well on the CD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyles Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 generally speaking, he's a neo-traditionalist who also happens to be a sharp dresser... should photograph well, -e- I think that description and the connotations it brings may be somewhat limited in Stafford's place. True, he will likely never win the avant garde trumpeter of the year award, but I have heard him in some settings where he gets somewhat more adventurous than the "neo-traditionalist" tag would imply. Check him out on the Lester Bowie tribute on Matt Wilson's Arts And Crafts and you might hear what I am trying to articulate. In any event, I think he is a fine trumpeter whose playing I have enjoyed for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted February 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 generally speaking, he's a neo-traditionalist who also happens to be a sharp dresser... should photograph well, -e- I think that description and the connotations it brings may be somewhat limited in Stafford's place. True, he will likely never win the avant garde trumpeter of the year award, but I have heard him in some settings where he gets somewhat more adventurous than the "neo-traditionalist" tag would imply. Check him out on the Lester Bowie tribute on Matt Wilson's Arts And Crafts and you might hear what I am trying to articulate. In any event, I think he is a fine trumpeter whose playing I have enjoyed for a while. Someone else recommended the Arts and Craft's cd, I'll give it a spin! Thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzmessenger Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 I'm going to photograph Terrell Stafford in the near future. Anyone seen him lately; what can I expect, as I've never seen him and don't have any of this work? Thanks, Mark You should get the recent Bobby Watson, Horizon Reassembled. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzmessenger Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 generally speaking, he's a neo-traditionalist who also happens to be a sharp dresser... should photograph well, -e- I think that description and the connotations it brings may be somewhat limited in Stafford's place. True, he will likely never win the avant garde trumpeter of the year award, but I have heard him in some settings where he gets somewhat more adventurous than the "neo-traditionalist" tag would imply. Check him out on the Lester Bowie tribute on Matt Wilson's Arts And Crafts and you might hear what I am trying to articulate. In any event, I think he is a fine trumpeter whose playing I have enjoyed for a while. Someone else recommended the Arts and Craft's cd, I'll give it a spin! Thanks, Mark I saw him a few times before - once with Matt Wilson's "Arts and Crafts". I really like his playing in that band. The CD is pretty good, too. I am planning to go to the same show. I guess I will see you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montg Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 You should get the recent Bobby Watson, Horizon Reassembled. I agree 100% with this recommendation. Stafford's outstanding. A lot of power, ideas, and swing. He's on a Don Braden CD, 'Contemporary Standards Ensemble' where these qualities are evident again. He had a CD released last year on Max Jazz that I don't have, but it received good reviews. "Neo traditionalist"?? Who isn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 "Neo traditionalist"?? Who isn't? I wouldn't call Dave Douglas a neo-traditionalist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montg Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Depends on what tradition you're talking about. Doesn't he draw a lot from traditional European folk music on some of his CDs? Plus, there's a 40 + year tradition of Avant garde that he's drawing from--not to mention the 35 year tradition of Milesian fusion that probably features into Douglas' electric stuff. Stafford's drawing from a different tradition, one I happen to prefer. I'll admit I haven't heard much of Douglas's work--and some of it I like, a little-- but claims to originality seem overstated to me. I'll defer, however, to those more familiar with his work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Your confusion lies in the fact that neo-traditionalist refers specifically to the movement spawned by Wynton: blues and swing - no fusion, no AG, etc. Neo-traditionalist refers to the "young lions" who followed Wynton or were mentored by him. Some neo-traditionalists have moved beyond that initial base, like Chris McBride moving into funk and Roy Hargrove doing his recent projects. But anyone coming out of the "tradition" of the AG or drawing on european folk musics or anything other than blues and swing are not usually identified as "neo-traditionalist." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernieBear Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 I believe Terrell just received full tenure and Professorship at Temple University. I had the pleasure of hearing him appear along with Gary Bartz, Bootsie Barnes and the Great McCoy Tyner recently and Terrell was excellent. Also, heard him with the John Fadis Band (nee Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra) recently both at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted February 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 I believe Terrell just received full tenure and Professorship at Temple University. I had the pleasure of hearing him appear along with Gary Bartz, Bootsie Barnes and the Great McCoy Tyner recently and Terrell was excellent. Also, heard him with the John Fadis Band (nee Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra) recently both at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. ....well thanks for your reply and congratulations on your first post; Welcome aboard!!! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robviti Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 i just saw stafford with matt wilson's band a couple of weeks ago. he's a very solid performer with well-conceived solos. i like the first arts and crafts cd, but i think their follow-up wake up! (to what's happening) is substantially better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonm Posted March 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 I went to Terell's show last night and he played with one of our local rhythm sections. Very good show, very melodic/lyrical; played both trumpet and flugelhorn! Terell and band played Hackensack, Someday my Price will come, Woody and You, Old Folks, Straight no Chaser as well as a tune by Sonny Rollins (Doxy, I think!) and another one by Gillespie I can't think of. There were about 200 people in a hall that holds about 500. Terell's a very personable guy as I had a chance to chat for a few minutes after the show. I'll post a few images from the show in the near future. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 I'm glad to hear it was a good show, Mark. I look forward to seeing the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 1960 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Since this is an older thread I'm reviving, is Terrell still worth seeing? I have the opportunity to see him perform at a somewhat local venue 45 minutes away on Thursday night. While I'm at it, any thoughts on his more recent releases including his latest "This Side Of Strayhorn"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieB Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 yeah, aside from his talent, he most definitely presents handsomely!! sort of like Wynton with the custom-made-looking suits, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 He's playing great. I love his Strayhorn record and also the new Clayton Bros. band record "The New Song & Dance". I'd recommend going to hear him. If you get a chance to talk to him, he's a great guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETman Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Since this is an older thread I'm reviving, is Terrell still worth seeing? I have the opportunity to see him perform at a somewhat local venue 45 minutes away on Thursday night. While I'm at it, any thoughts on his more recent releases including his latest "This Side Of Strayhorn"? I saw him about 5ish years ago at the Jazz Standard. Great band, great show. Definitely worth a looksie. New album's up to his usual standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Friedman Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 I saw Terell Stafford live many times within the past 2 weeks at the Vail, Colorado Jazz Party. Terell is among my favorite 3 or 4 living trumpet players. He blows with great power and yet can also play beautifully on a ballad. He swings hard. A friend with me at Vail described Terell as a modern Roy Eldridge in that he plays with such energy, enthusiasm and power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieB Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 I saw Terell Stafford live many times within the past 2 weeks at the Vail, Colorado Jazz Party. Terell is among my favorite 3 or 4 living trumpet players. He blows with great power and yet can also play beautifully on a ballad. He swings hard. A friend with me at Vail described Terell as a modern Roy Eldridge in that he plays with such energy, enthusiasm and power. just curious, Peter, but do you think it's more difficult, for trumpet players especially, to play in Vail due to the altitude? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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