Comments on: “Soul Bossa Nova”

By: Cacecius Pettiford

Cacecius Pettiford — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:02:16 +0000

Tell us of some of the difficulties Oscar Pettiford
faced during his musical career? What did he face when he toured with his
many bands? What can others take from these stories?

- What are your own personal memories/anecdotes of Oscar Pettiford What
did you learn from him? What can others learn from him?

- In your opinion, what were the highlights of Oscar’s career personally?
Musically (concerts, songs etc.)?

- From Nov. 1943 till April 1944 Pettiford lead the first bebop quintet
(with Dizzy Gillespie, still at the Onyx Club). “Playing unison lines in
this band was my idea,” Oscar said “you know, the trumpet and tenor playing
lines together. The system of one guy playing the line and the
other playing
whole notes behind him seemed corny to me.” Why was that such a significant
change for music? How has it affected music today?

- What is the significance of Pettiford’s induction into the Hall of Fame
for music? What lead to the recognition?

- Pettiford credited 4/4, the basic time of jazz, to the American Indian
culture and although 4/4 existed in European music, it was not used in the
same way, and African rhythms, supposedly the important ingredient in jazz,
were of a different nature. Can you explain that concept a bit for us?
Explain the importance of that in jazz.

- Pettiford was a dual musician playing both double bass and cello (after
injuring his arm). Why was this significant?

- How did Pettiford’s cultural background (mother Choctaw, father
Cherokee and African-American) influence him personally? Musically?

Is there any truth that Quincy Jones produced an album with Oscar Pettiford?
Is Oscar Pettiford responsible for helping Quincy Jones stay in New york to help him persue his music career?

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By: sergio vinci

sergio vinci — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:18:40 +0000

Grande mestre de todos nós, músicos.
Meu nome é Sergio Vinci, músico, compositor, violonista, cantor brasileiro.
Atuo no Brasil há muitos anos, e quando adolescente, dancei muito Soul Bossa Nova em bailes black.
Essa música me influenciou muito, no meu modo de compor.
Em 2009, compûs uma letra e gostaria de ter sua aprovação para gravá-la.
Gostaria de saber pra onde enviá-la.
A letra e a gravação.

By: Hampton Inn and Suites

Hampton Inn and Suites — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:46:07 +0000

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By: KING COOL'P.

KING COOL'P. — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:56:04 +0000

this is a great moment captured in time. you are all legands and you, MR. JONES, is someone i aspire to build from. thank you for your wisdom and your musical attributes to the ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY in a whole. i wish you well. PEACE AND BLESSINGS. “KING COOL’P.”(C)2009. (MUSIC ARTIST/URBAN BUSINESS MIND).

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By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:37:21 +0000

I would love to get the original arrangement of Soul Bossa Nova for the big band that I play in. And…Since I am really a flute player, I would love to have a song that featured flute for once. Where can I purchase an original arrangement?

By: Alberto

Alberto — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:11:17 +0000

A great bossa nova with a great arrangement and a amazing ostinato

By: Jordan Pearl

Jordan Pearl — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:39:15 +0000

The reason I am such a fan is because he of the use of real instruments. So much of that is missing these days. I must say, I love the Wings version of “Girlfriend”. You are indeed a master of music…I would love to do a diverse album for you showcasing some of the things you’ve produced over my lifetime. God bless you, Mr. Jones and thank you.

By: Bianca

Bianca — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:23:15 +0000

I like the original track…