Rich Matteson Jazz Corner Analysis

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Rich Matteson’s Jazz Corner. I listened to two other tapes, and they were all equally interesting. Rich Matteson’s broadcast had a very relaxed feel; even the tone of his voice is relaxing! I really like that he knew exactly what he was talking about; considering his prolific career and vast knowledge of music and jazz, everything he said was relevant, and he was very well-spoken. His broadcast is excellent for discovering jazz songs and jazz artists, as well as learning information about the records he played. I admire the way he said more than enough about music without saying too much. Talking non-stop throughout a broadcast is really unappealing to me, but Matteson’s show stayed focused on the music, and …show more content…
I think it is that kind of knowledge that allows radio broadcasts to be exciting and educational. I think Matteson was an excellent broadcaster and jazz personality; he knew something about everyone that played a part in creating the records he played, whether they wrote the music or actually played an instrument, and he shared this with his audience. Asking questions like that is a way of interacting with the audience, and allowing the listeners to think about their knowledge of jazz; some listeners may have known that about Jimmy Smith, and some may not have, but either way, asking the listeners a question is a way of keeping them engaged with what they’re listening to, instead of just talking them into …show more content…
The first two songs in particular really stuck out to me because of how fresh the singers’ voices were in combination with the overall styles of the songs. I loved the bass playing on “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” as well as the ad-libbing and harmony performed on it. The harmonious scatting performed was very intricate, and elicited bright, popping colors such as bright yellow, orange, hot pink, and a minty, aquamarine color; a different color was heard for each part of the four-part vocal harmony. “Love is Here to Stay” was more relaxing. The vocal arrangement created a dream-like, floating vibe, comparable to a lullaby, and because it was a capella, I could hear everything clearly. The overall colors I heard in this one were medium blue, pale blue, and something similar to periwinkle. I love when singers sing in harmony because it offers something exciting and fresh to the