Guitar Player magazine got it right calling Jake Hertzog the ambassador to the non-jazz world. Readers of GP know that Jake is a talented Berklee educated musician--and as eloquent as he is smart. I was thrilled to chat by phone with him recently at his place in NYC as he readied for a gig at the prestigious Iridium club.
In a “what if” scenario, the U.S. Constitution is suspended and America reverts to ancient Rome’s bread and circuses – modern technology replaces the sword and executions are televised. Everything not approved by the governing powers is forced underground – from music to Faith.
Most likely the weather won’t be complying according to projected forecasts, but The Electric Croude is legally bound by gnomes, elves, and waites to have our weekend of First Season--regardless.
The old cliche of “they don’t write’em like they used to” has more truth in today than ever before. One litmus test is American Idol--notice how many covers the contestants perform. And how many younger members of our generation think this is “real music.” One of the major diiferences between the 1960s and today was the massive outpouring of musical creativity then as opposed to now.
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