The jazz virgin deflowered ( Haha…I should thank pink cherry for coining this…)
The only thing is, I dont really think it’s my thing. And still I have people telling me, it will dawn on me - this thing call Jazz. I shall be enlightened. Oh well, not one to say no to a night out or a challenge - ok, ok, I really just wanted to see Matthew’s alma mater… but anyhow, I went to see Babu ( www.babu.co.za) live last night. They did a charitable performance at the Constantia Waldorf School hall yesterday evening. I even had a front row seat ( yes..believe it…)
I promise!!! I managed to not Fall asleep ( so I ( blush) yawned many a time…that doesnt count).
Admitedly, I can say that I did enjoy their exceptionally high rolling, adrenalin infused performance… but sadly I still could not catch up and understand IT! And before suggesting Stan Getz and Diana Krall - let me just say that this isn’t anything like Girl from Ipanema or Look of Love Ok …this..this is the crazy kind of intellectual Jazz so to speak. The kind where the lead guitarist just goes off tangent and starts playing in an ecstatic frenzy - in my head, and if you’ve read Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles - he looks like the freakingly mad but genius Magnus - Lestat’s maker. I do believe, one of the reason I was awake as I was was because watching them play was very fascinating - looking at the reactions on their faces, watching their fingers move up and down the fret boards and strings, or on the tabla - the energy coming out of each of these musicians were nothing short fo amazing, really.
Jazz virgin or not aside, of all the jazz masterpieces they played last night, I enjoyed Tilana best. Its is such a beautiful rythm. Very sensual, you can almost feel the dancer moving through her extensive, delicate footwork.
I also enjoyed the introductory solo performance by the bass guitarist - Shane on the Eclipse piece. Haunting intro. ( I’m such a sucker for love drama music…)
Babu is made up of Reza: Lead Guitar, Shane: Bass, Kesavan ( Drums), Ronan ( percussion).
