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| Bob Celmer | |
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 All forms of jazz are
appreciated, but Latin is my ultimate. It's passionate and exciting, yet thought-provoking
and expressive. I enjoy creating three hours of music as a spontaneous process. Each set
begins like a blank canvas, with an idea or an inspiration. From there some aspect of the
piece will be threaded - the particular instrumentation, the rhythmic pattern, or perhaps
that all the musicians happen to be female - and find another selection that weaves in
just right (always in search of the perfect segue). From set to set a lot of
styles are touched upon - from bebop to vocals to big band to contemporary to ragtime to
fusion to blues. This is partly because it's all wonderful music, and mostly because I
don't think I would choose to listen exclusively to any one jazz genre
for three hours straight! There are three hallmarks: First, the request lines are always
open. This policy reinforces my notion that the listeners are as eclectic as our jazz
library; plus, it's a great opportunity to learn constantly about additional
great names in jazz. Second, during the 10 O'clock hour there is a set called the
Meditative Moment. This is a "jazz meets ambience" pause for relaxing, for
intro-spection, for whatever spiritual refreshment the music provides. Can jazz really be
contemplative? Try Lyle Mays' "Closer to Home" on his first solo album - you'll
see what I mean. Thirdly, the 11 O'clock hour has the Fantasy Interlude. Make no mistake
about it: nothing beats jazz for romance! Here the listener gets a double scoop
of the most sensuous and concupiscent jazz selections I can find. Our listeners can create
a much more original "music video" in their own minds than could ever
be seen on cable! This set of music serves as the catalyst - ENJOY! |
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