Music Playlists; An Individual Choice

There is something good and positively mystical about a man who includes rhythmic, sensual, and smooth jazz in his playlists.

As a beginner blogger, I’ve reviewed many jazz blogs and related web sites. I’m not much of a critic, realizing people have their own way of expressing themselves and displaying their web sites, but I found many of them cluttered, technical, highly illustrated, and very picturesque. Don’t be bias or partial to what I say, rather make your own observations. Simple, but elegant. Easy to read, yet creative—making it all worthwhile, is my intent.

I found this article to be a revealing read:

http://psychology.about.com/od/personalitydevelopment/a/music-and-personality.htm 

Could the playlists lurking on your iPod really reveal information about your personality? Research conducted by psychologists Jason Rentfrow and Sam Gosling suggests that knowing the type of music you listen to can actually lead to surprisingly accurate predictions about your personality.

For example, researchers found that people could make accurate judgments about an individual's levels of extraversion, creativity and open-mindedness after listening to ten of their favorite songs. Extraverts tend to seek out songs with heavy bass lines, while those who enjoy more complex styles such as jazz and classical music tend to be more creative and have higher IQ-scores.

People who enjoy jazz, blues or soul music were found to be more extraverted with high self-esteem. They also tend to be very creative, intelligent and at ease.

The next time you are putting together a playlist to listen to during your commute or workout, consider how your personality might be reflected in your song choices. 

If your desire is to ease into the sensual, rhythm, smooth jazz scene, then I’m here to orient you.

From being recently released to being released some time ago, here’s a few of my favorite cuts found on www.youtube.com:

Richard Elliot, One Last Kiss 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgd07AxuJDA 

George Howard, No Ordinary Love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3AKN7wV2WE 
Kim Waters, Nightfall 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaZPzH95K04 
Earl Klugh, Maybe Tonight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW_UQA65eM0 
Boney James, Dedication 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2P8cGdcIL4 
Brian Culbertson, Waiting For You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-qf-me-Puc

Paul Taylor, Deeper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx5uyUupDLA

Paul Hardcastle, Smooth Jazz is Bumpin' 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzIq886KcoY
 

  

From www.youtube.com  Paul Taylor Exotica

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Looking ahead, I’m thinking that my blogging will be more than just about the Conoscenti Of Jazz, rather the Conoscenti Of Life.

Think I'll let that one marinate.

Until next time…

iA