IMO....

My music of preference is likely far more narrow than most here.
I'm no aficionado but I'll give a bump.

I've heard some jazz over the years that I find quite appealing and not as 'chaotic' sounding as others.
My dislike of jazz rears it's head when the notes/scales/key changes gets into an aimless frenzy of improvisation.
Increase the tempo 120mph and I lose more interest
It can sound like rapid, self indulgent noodling rather than a lyrical sounding song with a coherent melodic theme that gets revisited at certain points in the song.

So...maybe I just prefer the lighter (dare I say 'smooth') jazz renditions by default.

Should be interesting to here other responses.

That's my take on your query.
Carry on....

EDIT: my comments are not a reflection of the level of musicianship of jazz musicians....a 'level' that I will never achieve in this lifetime.

Last edited by chulaivet1966; 05/20/13 02:13 PM.
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