That may change as AJ becomes more comercial (and it will), because the
more mainstream players (Quincy Jones and Micheal Jackson come to mind)
will bring with them slick comercial production techniques, studio
soloists, etc...(and videos?)
It happens with every time there is a new musical breakthrough. And from
what I've heard so far in the AJ genre, this music is HOT! Already, the
mainstream has noticed the great potential AJ represents. And in many
ways, AJ only represents the tip of a great iceburg. For example, the most
recent Pat Metheny release contains (in the first few cuts) rhythms that,
while not funky, are heavily street oriented (for a white guy). AJ, among
other things, may be the beginning point for a lot of experimentation to
come, cutting across many musical styles!
(What I lament is that it all ends in MUZAC/elevator music!)
P.S. Just got the NEW BREED/ DJ Smash "Loungin" CD. Smooth as butter! Any
comments. I've been off the list awhile.