Used 'Ta Could

Listen to, "Used 'Ta Could" 

I am a fan of the double bass, and I find this performance by Christopher McBride to be warm and lyrical. Unfortunately, with jazz these days, this is about as good as it gets. One of the fascinating things about jazz and the blues is how it reflects the cultural history of African Americans. The problem with contemporary jazz music is that it no longer speaks from the heart or the experiences of the community from which it originated.  Like classical music, it has become a dead art form. Jazz has become nothing more than a vehicle for musicians to demonstrate technical master of the form. It has nothing to say. But this performance by Christopher McBride is as good as it gets.