Ahmad Jamal Interview; Eric In The Evening; Eric In The Evening: Ahmad Jamal Interview
Description:
Beginning in 1969, Eric Jackson hosted multiple jazz radio shows airing from various Boston based radio stations. He moved to WGBH in 1977 as host for ?Artists in the Night?. In 1981, Eric created his own show, ?Eric in the Evening?, which now airs on WGBH radio.Ahmad Jamal Interview Highlights: Ahmad Jamal complements Eric for being ?a real pro?. - Ahmad Jamal speaks on wanting to have musicians in his band that can establish great empathy in the music. - Ahmad Jamal speaks on the first time having a drummer in his band that uses fours sticks at once. - Ahmad Jamal expresses his views on ?old music?, ?bad music? and ?good music?. - Ahmad Jamal shares insight into his principles on making ?good? records. - Ahmad Jamal shares insight into how Charlie Parker breathed new interpretations into ?old standards? and the need for musicians to record their own music. Summary and select metadata for this record was submitted by Leonard Brown.
