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   "Andy C"  wrote in message   
   news:1152879534.704876.170930@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...   
   > Cedric Harris wrote:   
   >> TRUE jazz fans shouldn't be flirting with the smooth jazz sound. It's a   
   >> sin. And   
   >> although I realize that they have not become a smooth jazz band...   
   >> they're pretty   
   >> damn close.   
   >   
   > and goes on to say:   
   >> I think what has happened to Steely Dan is very much like what   
   >> happened to Spyro Gyra. Of course, Spyro Gyra IS responsible in part   
   >> for smooth jazz. However, in the late 70's and and early 80's they   
   >> were one hell of a studio band.   
   >> You see, smooth jazz has all but destroyed several of my favorite bands.   
   >>   
   >> Let me use Morph as an example again. My main complaint is a lack of   
   >> complexity on the drums and bass.   
   >   
   > Amen, and thrice amen Ceddy. The same happened to the Rippingtons and   
   > Special EFX. They used to be SO rocking - now look at them. They've   
   > both been smooth jazz-slimed to death. They all sound the same now.   
   > It's a tragedy - as is the stifling of Keith Carlock. Let the man free   
   > - somebody!   
   > Whilst I'm at it, bring back Larry Carlton and give him a hefty   
   > distortion pedal. {pauses and holds brief moment of reverence for The   
   > Royal Scam...}   
   >   
   > Andy.   
   >   
      
   And what a powerful and evil man this Smooth Jazz is! I remember when he   
   stole my girl!! Drug her all around the world! I'm through with Smooth Jazz.   
   Yes, I'm through with Smooth Jazz.   
      
   A-and yes, let's bring back that hard rocking jazz purist Larry Carlton.   
   Yeah, no Smooth Jazz there. Larry, these days, makes 70's Miles sound like   
   Barry Manilow on Prozac. Come on, guys.   
      
   Roger. And out.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)