Dizzy Gillespie did his thing his whole life, why should it be different for Evan Parker or Mick Jagger? Can't we just say Brotzmann is a great free-jazz stylist and his style is popular?
Hm, you make it sound like it's almost okay to start making boring crap after a while.. :-) On the topix of Brotmann, I personally think he is living 90% of his reputation and I would not feel very sad if he stopped making records. Not that all his stuff is bad, but when I listen to "Nipples" for example, I don't have any strong desire to rush out and by "Noise Of Wings". I think some of the old improv guys can still surprise, like Derek Bailey. He is one of the musicians I have must fun following these days. And Han Bennink. And my favorite Evan Parker CD is the one with Jah Wobble, which is certainly *very* different from anything else he has done. _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com