The phrase 'living legend' is undoubtedly overused but there can be few people more deserving of such an accolade than Jack Costanzo. Born on the 24th September 1919, Costanzo is arguably the most significant percussionist of the modern era. Playing with many key orchestras, leading his own band, appearing in numerous TV shows and films and tutoring bongo playing to the stars, more than any other figure Jack Costanzo brought percussion, specifically Latin percussion and his trademark bongos, to widespread attention. But he wasn't merely a popularist, he was in turn revered by his peers and critics alike for his natural ability, invention, and perhaps most importantly his sheer versatility. He became known as 'Mr. Bongo' (first coined by jazz critic Leonard Feather), and the tag could hardly be more appropriate.
He [Bill Frisell] ain't entirely bad when he's not in charge of the direction, see: Masada Guitars and Naked City. Idk, any I'm missing out on? I gave up exploring his discography after being burned too many times.
^ Yes, I took an interest then lost it with Frisell too. This album, for instance, has some nice, subdued tracks, but only one in which he briefly breaks a sweat:-
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Just listened to the opener [to Before We Were Born]. Joe Satriani goes to art school, and I mean that in the most insulting way possible.
^ Yep the opener didn't do much for me either, despite youtubers commenting, "..utterly brilliant....a genius at work..."
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(belatedly): Glad you liked the Volker Kriegel, OH.
