Hot new jazz singer =)

oldschooljazz · June 4th, 2004, 02:28 PM

As a huge fan of Frank Sinatra myself, we all know that he can never be replaced. But while I was interning at Universal, I was exposed to this talented young singer named Matt Dusk who has what it takes to give even Frank a run for his money! His voice is being compared to Ol’ Blue Eyes himself… it’s classic and smooth but with a modern twist! If you don’t believe me, check him out for yourself at his website: www.mattdusk.com. And for you ladies, check out his photo gallery while you’re there. He’s got Frank’s good looks too! Also, you can sign up for his online street team at www.ufanz.com/teams/mattdusk for cool prizes and news updates, etc.! Let me know what you think of him!!!

monk · June 11th, 2004, 05:23 PM

A timbre like Sinatra doesn't make a jazz singer.

This music has nothing to do with jazz. It's unspontaneous, commercial, stylized pop with the intent to make money and to become famous.

Even if it's competently sung and played, it's not creative at all, has no detectable amount of improvisation and has no distinct personality. So it in NO WAY qualifies as jazz.

And the video with the fake jazz band (while a bland pop arrangement with completely different instrumentation is heard) is ridiculous.

Best Wishes,
Monk

oldschooljazz · June 29th, 2004, 02:36 PM

My knowledge of jazz instrumentation can not compare to yours, I'm sure, but that is why I did not address it in my post. See, to me, this is good music. As for strictly making this music for fame and glory, considering he has been studying since a really young age (I don't remember exactly how old) at music schools, he has shown a great amount of dedication to the art of singing. And for that, don't you think he deserves his shot at fame?

Tenorman · June 29th, 2004, 04:17 PM

Of course he deserves his shot at fame. Anyone does who is prepared to work at it.

We get a small number of first time posters on the site who jump in with a recommendation for an artist, without getting the feel of the site first. Some of these posters are employees of a record or publicity company and others are friends of the artist trying to get some publicity for them.

A number of us, and I include myself in this, get annoyed when it is apparent that a large record company is attempting to get free publicity on a bulletin board such as this. I would emphasise that these are my opinions here (and perhaps a few others) They should not in any way be assumed to be those of the operators of this site.

Perhaps a few general posts first and then a "Has anyone heard .....?? might get a smoother reaction.

I haven't listened to the artist, not being a fan of many male Jazz singers, and also my aging NT4 set-up has lost the ability to make a sound of any description

bubber · June 30th, 2004, 03:18 AM

My lady thinks he has good looks and nothing to tell musically (just like I think about Britney Spears).

Phil Meloy · June 30th, 2004, 04:19 AM

You don't think Britney Spears is good looking do you bubber?

VolumeUp · July 27th, 2004, 02:40 PM

how can you compare Britney Spears to this guy??? Britney Spears voice is like "you know what" compared to this guy...

Take it easy
VolumeUp

WestCoast Ghost · July 27th, 2004, 07:08 PM

Hello, Universal street team!

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shawn·m · July 27th, 2004, 07:36 PM

Er, yes but as hot as Peter Cincotti?

June 4th, 2004, 02:28 PM	#1
oldschooljazz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: pomona, ca, usa Posts: 3	Hot new jazz singer =) As a huge fan of Frank Sinatra myself, we all know that he can never be replaced. But while I was interning at Universal, I was exposed to this talented young singer named Matt Dusk who has what it takes to give even Frank a run for his money! His voice is being compared to Ol’ Blue Eyes himself… it’s classic and smooth but with a modern twist! If you don’t believe me, check him out for yourself at his website: www.mattdusk.com. And for you ladies, check out his photo gallery while you’re there. He’s got Frank’s good looks too! Also, you can sign up for his online street team at www.ufanz.com/teams/mattdusk for cool prizes and news updates, etc.! Let me know what you think of him!!!

June 11th, 2004, 05:23 PM	#2
monk Just play your ass off! Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 200	A timbre like Sinatra doesn't make a jazz singer. This music has nothing to do with jazz. It's unspontaneous, commercial, stylized pop with the intent to make money and to become famous. Even if it's competently sung and played, it's not creative at all, has no detectable amount of improvisation and has no distinct personality. So it in NO WAY qualifies as jazz. And the video with the fake jazz band (while a bland pop arrangement with completely different instrumentation is heard) is ridiculous. Best Wishes, Monk __________________ "When you don't know what to do, then do nothin'" (Miles Davis)

June 29th, 2004, 02:36 PM	#3
oldschooljazz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: pomona, ca, usa Posts: 3	ouch... My knowledge of jazz instrumentation can not compare to yours, I'm sure, but that is why I did not address it in my post. See, to me, this is good music. As for strictly making this music for fame and glory, considering he has been studying since a really young age (I don't remember exactly how old) at music schools, he has shown a great amount of dedication to the art of singing. And for that, don't you think he deserves his shot at fame?

June 29th, 2004, 04:17 PM	#4
Tenorman AAJ's Spammer Exterminator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London - expat Scot Posts: 8,739	Of course he deserves his shot at fame. Anyone does who is prepared to work at it. We get a small number of first time posters on the site who jump in with a recommendation for an artist, without getting the feel of the site first. Some of these posters are employees of a record or publicity company and others are friends of the artist trying to get some publicity for them. A number of us, and I include myself in this, get annoyed when it is apparent that a large record company is attempting to get free publicity on a bulletin board such as this. I would emphasise that these are my opinions here (and perhaps a few others) They should not in any way be assumed to be those of the operators of this site. Perhaps a few general posts first and then a "Has anyone heard .....?? might get a smoother reaction. I haven't listened to the artist, not being a fan of many male Jazz singers, and also my aging NT4 set-up has lost the ability to make a sound of any description __________________ Birth Controller to the Jazz Community. (click on the underlined text for more information)

June 30th, 2004, 04:19 AM	#6
Phil Meloy Headhunter Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London, UK Posts: 704	You don't think Britney Spears is good looking do you bubber? __________________ Phil

June 30th, 2004, 03:18 AM	#5
bubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: norway Posts: 1,815	My lady thinks he has good looks and nothing to tell musically (just like I think about Britney Spears).

July 27th, 2004, 02:40 PM	#7
VolumeUp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 36	how can you compare Britney Spears to this guy??? Britney Spears voice is like "you know what" compared to this guy... Take it easy VolumeUp

July 27th, 2004, 07:08 PM	#8
WestCoast Ghost Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ether Posts: 737	Hello, Universal street team! google __________________ David Brent Johnson Night Lights Saturdays 11:05 p.m. WFIU 103.7 FM Bloomington, IN www.nightlights.indiana.edu

July 27th, 2004, 07:36 PM	#9
shawn·m tulip or turnip? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: woodinville, wa Posts: 1,842	Er, yes but as hot as Peter Cincotti?

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