The Colombo Scene 1950 – by Charles Schokman To all you lovers of music. You will cherish this information that brings back happy memories. Attached is a piece written by Stuart de Silva shortly before his death. It contains not a trace of rancour or bitterness. The name may not mean much to some of you but I hope it conveys the ambiance of Colombo in the 50’s. ————————————————————————————————————– Source:- kermeey MEMORIES OF A JAZZ MUSICIAN FROM CEYLON/SRI LANKA JAZZ – the word has never been clearly defined. Someone asked Thelonious Sphere Monk in an interview “How would you define Jazz?” He answered, “Man, I don’t have to define it. I PLAY it. All you critics and non-players have to do is LISTEN!” No truer word was spoken. I was born on the same day that piano virtuoso Art Tatum recorded his devastatingly stunning version of Tiger Rag. (He never ever played ...
Apr 26, 2024
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