The Saturday jazz piece,viewed at the bottom, is a crisply done video of Wes Montgomey performing 'Four on Six.'(1965) Wes has influenced many great guitarists, including Jimi Hendrix, George Benson and Kenny Burrell. I love this video, with the close-ups you can really see the musicians work.
If you ever get a chance, say in the summer time, do make a trip to Newport, RI. One of the world's premiere Jazz Festivals is held in Newport. The International Tennis Hall of Fame is also in Newport, RI. This beautiful seaside town with legendary mansions from the 'Gilded Age' is a priceless trip, and where jazz and tennis share a home.
http://www.newportjazzfest.net/
http://www.tennisfame.com/
I have always felt that jazz and tennis have a unique connection on many levels. Sport and rhythm, jazz beats and tennis played with power which could be closely followed and complimented with finesse. Tennis players and jazz musicians need to sense when and where to use power and touch, and they must balance and practice both. This can come from observing and replying to what your opponent(s)are giving you. Jazz musicians listen and respond to what each other is playing. Both of said occurrences are often unpredictable and happen in the moment, and require an immediate reply. We both need our opponent(s) and partners to create music or a game.
