THIS MONTH WE INTERVIEW

TOGETHER

GUITARIST PETE ROTH, WHO WITH

LEGENDARY DRUMMER BILL BRUFORD,  

DISCUSS THEIR LATEST TRIO ALBUM 

GROUP CHAT, BRINGING THE STICK MAN OUT OF RETIRMENT,

 IN THE “INTERVIEW”

SECTION

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CHECK OUT THIS DEEPLY REFLECTIVE ALBUM BY 

LOUIS ROSEN, 

WHO SINGS ABOUT THE SEPTEMBER OF HIS YEARS: 

http://www.louisrosen.com

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VOCALIST EMILY DAY SINGS AND SWINGS 

LIKE THERE’S NO TOMORROW ON THIS FINGERPOPPING RELEASE: 

https://cosmoalleycats.bandcamp.com/album/more-sweet-songs

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NOTHING SAYS JAZZ COMFORT FOOD

LIKE THIS ALBUM BY TENOR MAN DOUG WEBB

WITH B3ER BRIAN CHARETTE

http://www.cellarlive.com

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GUITARIST GEORGE GRYDKOVETS 

RICHLY MIXES MODERN JAZZ WITH

EASTERN MEDITATIONS ON THIS ALLURING SESSION: 

http://www.paradigmrecords.com

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PIANIST LISA HILTON CREATES RICH TAPESTRIES

ON HER LATEST RELEASE: 

http://www.lisahiltonmusic.com

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EXCITING “ALTERNATIVE JAZZ FUSION”

IS DELIVERED BY STEPHEN BRAUDE’S TEAM

ON THIS WIDE-RANGING RELEASE

https://bigdipperalbum.com

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VOCALIST CHRIS MCNULTY TAKES YOU ON A 

ALLURING AND DIVERSE MUSICAL JOURNEY:

https://chrismcnulty.bandcamp.com/album/soul-journey

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THE GENERATIONAL GLUE

“He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction.”

Malachi 4:6

One of the saddest things to see in society is the fact that so many young men don’t have older men guiding them and encouraging them. Because of that, we have a whole demographic collection with their feet firmly planted in mid air, not knowing where to go.

The other dismaying aspect of these days is seeing a plethora of men in their “retirement” years, wasting away in self absorbed nihilism, as if they’re trying to receive their reward on earth instead of still laboring in their vineyards and then resting in peace.

Both are things that cause my heart to ache.

So, how encouraging it was to hear that legendary drummer Bill Bruford had come out of retirement in order to get back into (literally) the swing of things with a new trio. It wasn’t his initiative, however, as “young” guitarist Pete Roth was the one to encourage the retired stick man to get back to the calling of his youth.

This whole trajectory is discussed in this month’s “Interview”, but the most important aspect of this band is that the members of one generation are in a symbiotic relationship with another. The youth is bringing enthusiastic to the old, and the elders are bringing wisdom and perspective to the young.

This is the way a society is supposed to be run, and supposed to thrive.

I grew up in a time when it was said “Don’t trust anyone over 30”, as if we had nothing to learn from them.

In most bands, organizations and churches, you tend to see one age group, either the very old or the very young. Very few churches are mulit-generational.

The one that I attend has four generations, and I thrive in teaching not only 5^th-6^th  graders, but also in mentoring the 20-30 year old guys, in search of encouragement, advice and inspiration.

If you’re old enough to remember The Beatles, look for someone who only knows of Justin Bieber, and put into his life. And if you only know today’s sounds and media stars, seek out counsel from someone in a different Social Security code.

This is why  old gents like  Jordan Peterson, Doug Wilson and Thomas Sowell are so revered by today’s young men; they’re looking for someone to look  up to.

You could be that person. In fact, you ARE!

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WE GET EMAILS: 

Dear George,

Thank you for this review! I’m thrilled and touched by your response to the album. It’s a pleasure to be in the company of the songwriters that you mention and the album “September of My Years”. I bought that record as a birthday present for my Dad when it came out in 1965, and fondly recall listening through it with him. And by the way, I’ll take vocal comparisons to Kenny Rankin any day!

George, it’s not often that a songwriter feels that there’s a critic out there who actually gets his work. Thanks, and I’m delighted to be included in Jazz Weekly.

All the Best,

Louis Rosen

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Hey George!

George:

Hi George-

Hi George,

It was such a pleasure to see you!
I just read your review, and it is absolutely magnificent. The way you described the concert and its moments was truly beautiful. I’m deeply grateful for every word — it’s an honor to be reviewed by you.

Also, thank you so much for the book! I’ve just started reading it and am already enjoying it.

Warm regards,

Diego Figueiredo

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George-

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George,

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the GREAT write-up!
THE BEST TO YOU!!
John Klemmer