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Mark F. Turner wrote on March 08, 2007So it is. This thing called jazz or not called jazz: once 'the' popular music of the people; now fragmented and more in flux than ever. But definitely thriving artistically if not financially.
Regardless of the labeling it's the beauty and fire within that makes the music viable. Each expression of the art form (and its extensions) has its place and hopefully is articulated with sincerity and passion. Tradition is important but should never be embalmed.
These are exciting times for those of us who try to keep up with the music; and appreciate all aspects of it. It'll be interesting where the music goes and what will be recorded in the future history about the present day. But does it really matter? I don't think Coltrane was concerned about what we thought today when he expressed Love Supreme. He just did his thing to the fullest; which is what musicians and listeners ought to be doing now.
